Purchasing Coordinator

Westchester Country Club•City of Rye, NY

2d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a full-time Purchasing Coordinator to join our Purchasing Department. The role of Purchasing Coordinator is to order/receive food and beverage products, reconcile requisitions & Purchase Orders in Cedar Creek, and oversee the storing & handling of perishable & non-perishable products. The successful candidate will be a key player in the overall handling of perishable & non-perishable products being delivered to the Club. The purchasing coordinator will work with the Director of Purchasing to ensure all areas have par levels established & maintained.

Requirements

Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to operate a motor vehicle (NYS driver’s license) required
Excellent organizational skills efficiency skills
Safety minded
Both courteous and friendly manner
Must be able to work productively with limited supervision
Needs to be able to manage multiple priorities
Must have strong independent reasoning and decision-making abilities
Ability to work in a team environment and take responsibility for completing daily assignments diligently
Must be flexible to meet scheduling needs
Must adhere to club grooming, uniform and overall Employee Handbook policies
Ability to read, write and compute basic math
Possess a high attention to detail, work at a fast pace and follow directions well
Must have strong independent reasoning and decision-making skills
Ability to speak, read & write in English fluently
Must be able to communicate & interact professionally with members, employees and vendors
Ability to work on your feet for extended periods of time, lifting and moving boxes of up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
Bend, lift, reach and push to perform routine job tasks
Frequent walking and standing (up to 8 hours a day) and occasional sitting (when driving)
Intermittent squatting, bending, twisting
Periodically required to handle and move objects weighing up to 60 lbs. over short distances, using appropriate hand trucks and carts
Work in various temperatures - kitchen, refrigerator & freezer

Nice To Haves

Prior warehouse, food storeroom and or hospitality experience preferred
Previous food & beverage experience preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure that all products are received, dated, rotated in proper order and stored according to Health code standards, using the Cedar Creek procurement system optimally
Notify Director of Purchasing of any receiving issues
Communicate to culinary team when there is a shortage or change in product(s)
Maintain all products & storage locations in accordance with safe and proper handling procedures, maintaining order and cleanliness of work areas at all times, and assisting in monthly inventories
Develop and manage positive relationships with internal & external customers and with vendors, by showing strong interpersonal skills, in order to ensure the Club gets high quality products at all times
Adjust invoices as needed & communicate to vendors and Director of Purchasing
Coordinate with Director of Purchasing monthly inventories
Work collaboratively with storeroom attendants and oversee the operation in absence of Director of Purchasing
Practice safe work habits at all times, to avoid injury to self and others
Manage special projects as assigned by Director of Purchasing

Benefits

Complimentary lunch and dinner meals
Free parking and uniforms
Access to lifestyle discount program and employee assistance program (EAP)
Numerous employee recognition events and activities
Several Cigna medical plan options, plus prescription coverage, dental and vision insurance.
100% company paid life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and employee assistance program.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and supplemental life insurance.
Pet insurance available to provide dogs and cats with health coverage too.
401(k) plan for retirement savings and education sessions to help foster financial literacy.
Paid time off including vacation and personal days, 11 holidays, and more to enjoy time outside of work, take a break, and care for ourselves or others.