ASSISTANT BUYER

General Purpose of Job:

To ensure the availability of food and related departmental supplies.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Responsible for working with vendors, developing specifications, testing product, acquiring bids and price quotes, as well as ordering food, supplies, paper products, supplements and small utensils daily.
• Receives inventories, organizes and rotates all stock and non-stock food and supplies, reviewing product usage, inventory and order levels.
• Processes invoices to ensure proper price structures. Works with vendors to correct discrepancies in pricing.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of all products used in the department.
• Is responsible for the maintenance, sanitation and orderliness of freezers, walk-ins and other food storage areas.
• Provides guidance to Associates assigned to assist with product receipt and distribution.
• Acts a s key communicator with all department associates, managers and suppliers on a daily basis.
• Maintains hospital standards by participating in inservices, committees, continuing education programs, etc.
• Maintain Weekly Order guides with par levels using shelf to sheet methods
• Incorporate technology where applicable to increase job competency/efficiency