Purchase Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

Receive, unload, and process deliveries. Verify and track received inventory and complete inventory reports and logs. Complete requisition forms for inventory and supplies. Notify manager/supervisor of low stock levels in a timely manner. Work with suppliers to resolve discrepancies between invoices and actual received merchandise. Troubleshoot vendor delivery issues and oversee return process. Adhere to food safety and handling policies and procedures across all food-related departments or areas. Inspect deliveries and date times to verify freshness, cleanliness, consistency, and quality throughout case lots. Refuse acceptance of damaged, unacceptable, or incorrect items. Maintain and organize all received pallets until product is “broken down”, removed and/or stored. Remove empty pallets, cardboard, and trash and place in proper storage areas.

Assign and ensure work tasks are completed correctly and on time; serve as a departmental role mod...