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Purchasing Associate/Departmental Buyer
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What they do
A Food or Beverage Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing the food and drink needed for ongoing or future business in a restaurant, bar, hotel or other catering business. Responsible for maintaining supplier relationships. May also be responsible growing supplier relationships with new and/or existing suppliers.
$66,970 / year median in Washington
-7% projected decline
Job Description
Purchasing Associate/Departmental Buyer General Position Summary The purchasing associate is responsible for buying, receiving, and organizing all supplies for the club. These products supply the following departments- Food and Beverage, Overnight Rooms, Health Club, Maintenance, Administrative. Responsibilities
- Take inventory of all supplies on a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly basis (depending on product)
- Order supplies including but not limited to: all food items, office supplies, coffee, beer, wine and spirits, kitchenware, glassware, stemware, flatware, china, etc.
- Work closely with food and beverage teams to order necessary products
- Responsible for the accuracy and quality of products upon accepting delivery of goods
- Using the program Craftable for processing invoices and maintaining inventory
- Manage vendor relationships
- Search out specialty products when needed
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of dry storage rooms, freezer, walk-ins, and delivery areas
- Monitor cost of goods for market fluctuations
- Collaborate with Club's controller on purchases/ authorized spending
- Ability to assist in other areas of the Club
- Attend management meetings when needed
- Attend and assist at Club events as requested during nights and weekends
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time Required Skill and Experiences
- Knowledge of food and beverage operations
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Basic Excel skills
- Ability to walk, stand, and/or bend continuously to perform essential job functions
- Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations during busy periods
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- King County Food Handlers Card
- High School Diploma
- WA State Driver's License
- Strong driving record Benefits
- Salary- $30-32 per hour, based on experience
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Annual leave, paid holidays and P.T.O.
- Complimentary Staff Meals
- Complimentary Parking
- Travel Reimbursement for business use only
- Schedule is on-site Monday-Friday 7am-3pm, unless otherwise needed Company Overview The Rainier Club is one of the most distinguished private city clubs in the Pacific Northwest.
With a historic clubhouse in the heart of downtown Seattle, The Rainier Club caters to its members' and their guests' business and lifestyle needs. In addition to 250 events and programs provided to its members each year, the Club has been hosting weddings and celebrations for more than 10 decades. Employees at The Rainier Club are driven individuals who value teamwork. Together, the Club is committed to enriching the lives of its membership by building lasting relationships and crafting exceptional experiences through high-quality personalized service.
For more information visit:
www.therainierclub.com.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$30.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance