Purchasing Manager

2 weeks ago

Houma, United States Richard's Kitchen Store Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Purchasing Coordinator to join Richard’s Kitchen Store in Houma, LA, US. As the Purchasing Coordinator, you will be mentored by current management for several weeks and expected to learn and improve processes and margins. You will be responsible for managing and procuring all kitchen merchandise for our store and our account managers to fulfill customer orders for equipment, supplies, and services.

You will oversee related functions, such as negotiating with vendors to ensure competitive pricing, ensuring that all purchases comply with company standards, and managing inventory levels. With a strong sense of organization and an eye for detail, you will be an influential member of our team, committed to achieving our goals and delivering quality products to our customers. Hourly pay can vary depending on experience.

Compensation:

$17 - $23 per year

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to obtain favorable pricing and secure the best quality for the company’s products
  • Monitor and oversee inventory levels and order materials, supplies, and other goods according to the company’s needs
  • Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors to ensure the company’s interests are protected
  • Review and analyze spending patterns and recommend cost-saving alternatives when needed
  • Ensure all purchases are compliant with company procedures and policies and adhere to applicable legal standards
  • Document and update processes for more accountability and clarity in the role
  • Oversee inventory levels and proper product mix in-store
  • Become an expert at our operating software
Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience in accounting and/or purchasing
  • 3+ years in management of a food service operation do you understand the use of our products
  • Experience with ERP systems involving inventory forecasting
  • Experience managing personnel
  • Detail-oriented, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong customer service and communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Excellent computer literacy and eagerness to learn
  • Ability to be taught and supervised for a training period of several weeks and generate reports to show progress.
  • This job requires "at work" performance of 35-40 hours per week during operating hours
About Company

Richard’s Kitchen Store is on a mission to build a core group of like minded individuals that share common goals, have good work ethic, desire to be successful as a team, and have fun in a professional setting. We have been around since 1977 and recently changed ownership to the 2nd generation in 2022. We are part of a national buying group with many national relationships with manufacturers and reps, fellow dealers, and a diverse clientele base. We provide solutions to our customers needs when related to kitchen and galley operations. We have a large retail store, wholesale pricing, a service department, delivery and installation team, and design consultants to consider ourselves a full service dealer in the industry. We only want people that want to perform their best day in and day out.

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