Restaurant purchasing agent

Education: College/CEGEP. Tasks: Purchase general and specialized equipment, materials or business services. Assess requirements of an establishment to develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased. Develop specifications for equipment, materials and supplies to be purchased. Negotiate offers from suppliers. Consult with suppliers. Review quotations. Determine contract terms and conditions. Award contracts to appropriate parties. Establish delivery schedules. Monitor progress of delivery schedules. Contact clients and suppliers to resolve problems. Plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization. Order supplies and maintain inventory. Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales. Prepare reports and recommendations. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office. SAP (FI/CO / HR / MM / OT SD). Database management. MS Excel. Inventory control software. Cuisine specialties: Italian cuisine. Specialization/experience (business sales and services): Negotiation. Regulations knowledge: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regulations. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Ability to work independently. Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Organized. Time management. Ability to multitask. Analytical. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Government programs: Recognized employer. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Support for persons with disabilities: Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example: ramps, elevators, etc.). Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Support for Veterans: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans . Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Support for mature workers: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers . Supports for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.