Purchasing CoordinatorThe Purchasing Coordinator position provides support and administers the purchasing policies and functions of Zippy's Restaurants, Food Solutions International and Napoleon's Bakery Plant.Essential Functions:Aware of the goals and direction of the Company and align all decisions and activities of the Purchasing/Central Ordering department to support that direction and achieve the goalsWorks with suppliers for the purchase of goods and services for Zippy's Restaurants (both in Hawaii and Las Vegas), Food Solutions International and Napoleon's Bakery plant, Las Vegas Commissary and Bakery operation, and support to A Catered ExperienceWorks closely with Zippy's Operations, FSI Production Manager and Napoleon's Bakery Manager to resolve quality or delivery issues promptlyMonitors high product variances for all divisions and work with management to resolve the discrepanciesActs as a liaison between vendors and departments ensuring delivery and product changes are communicated and problems are resolved promptlyTrains managers to use online ordering system and aids as needed with setting up order guides, count sheets or resolving discrepanciesDetermines products needed and accurately calculates usage for all products and communicates needs to distributors ensuring availability when neededCreates new company product information in BOH software and reviews/processes weekly bids in online ordering system, questioning changes and validating prices are correctMaintains Product Contract Forms ensuring all are up to date and provided to distributorsOther Functions:Communicate and collaborate with other departments to ensure successful implementation of projects or informationConsistently seek ways to improve the purchasing processes as well as ways to support the Zippy's Restaurants, Food Solutions and Napoleon's Bakery operationsQualifications:Basically, Monday through Friday, between 7:30am and 5:00pm or more as needed to complete work responsibilitiesAble to work flexible hours (weekends and evenings) if neededMay be required to work in the operations, if needed, related to ordering and inventoryPhysical Ability:Sitting most of the dayStanding and walking throughout the dayReaching/bending frequentlyGood speech and hearing necessary for communicating, talking on the phone, responses with managers and employeesSight for performing computer workMental Ability:Good decision-making skills (uses independent judgment)Good assessment skillsPlanning/organizational skills (ability to set long-term or short-term goals, measures, times, and coordinate multiple tasks/activities, prioritize)Reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language required; ability to write professionally to respond to customers and co-workersPre-Employment Requirements:Must pass drug screening testEnvironmental Conditions:Air-conditioned, office environmentEducation:Minimum High School diploma or GED or equivalent work experienceExperience:Prior purchasing experience desired but not requiredDesired Skills:Effective communication skills (oral and written)Good interpersonal skillsGood attitude and desire to promote and achieve excellent serviceGood problem solving & decision-making skillsGood planning & organizational skillsGood with numbers and calculationsExcellent listening skills; ability to actively listenComputer experience with MS365Self-development skills (desire & ability to learn)Desired Attributes:Supports & displays Core Values - commitment, humble, integrity, passionate, supportiveSelf-motivatedAction-oriented (exercising initiative to follow up and follow through)Detail-oriented (must be fully accurate)Ability to work under minimal supervisionAbility to work under pressure to meet deadlinesTeam playerDisclaimer:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.