Agent Purchasing

About the Role

Le Meridien is seeking an Agent-Purchasing to join its team. This full-time role involves managing inventory, processing orders, and ensuring accurate record-keeping for food-related operations. The ideal candidate will have 0-1 years of experience and a strong commitment to maintaining operational efficiency and adherence to food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculate figures for food inventories, orders, and associated costs.
• Maintain clear and organized records, ensuring all reports and invoices are properly filed and stored.
• Post invoices using designated computer programs.
• Conduct inventory audits to determine current stock levels and procurement needs.
• Complete requisition forms for inventory and supplies, and notify management of low stock levels.
• Verify and track received inventory, completing inventory reports and logs.
• Reconcile shipping invoices with receiving reports to ensure count accuracy.
• Receive, unload, and process deliveries, refusing damaged, unacceptable, or incorrect items.
• Troubleshoot vendor delivery issues and oversee the return process for goods.
• Adhere to all food safety and handling policies and procedures across food-related areas.
• Monitor PAR levels for all food items to ensure appropriate stock levels are maintained.

Workplace Conduct and Safety

• Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager, and complete required safety training and certifications.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, ensuring a clean and professional uniform and personal appearance.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
• Communicate professionally and clearly with others, preparing and reviewing written documents accurately.
• Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships, supporting team goals and responding appropriately to employee concerns.
• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to read and visually verify information in various formats, including small print.
• Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines to identify defects.
• Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point-of-sale systems.
• Stand, sit, or walk for extended periods or an entire work shift.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Navigate narrow, confined, or elevated spaces, and move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces.
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.

Qualifications and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of related work experience.
• No supervisory experience is required for this position.