We are seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager to work at the Historic Durham Bulls Stadium for the 2023 season. As a Purchasing Manager, you will m anage inventory, source products and order stock to successfully execute the food and beverage operation. An ideal candidate has some food and beverage purchasing experience and experience in operating forklifts and other material handling! This position offers $16-$18/hr based on experience. This is a part-time, position from January-December. Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends and holidays.

This position is intended as an entry level to gain experience in the food & beverage industry. Throughout the position, the Purchasing Manager will have gained experience in use of inventory management systems and p urchasing food & beverage supplies.

Perks include generous discounts on all tickets and merchandise when you present your employee badge! Enjoy a fun and exciting atmosphere in our beautiful newly-renovated stadium, and meet your favorite MLB mascot, Wool E. Bull!

As a Part-Time Purchasing Manager, you will:

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  Inventory warehouse and other storage areas, track usage of product and order as needed.
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  Maintain supplier relations.
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  Work in conjunction with the Warehouse Lead to coordinate delivery days
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  Maintain inventory management and assist in ordering supplies as directed.
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  Check all deliveries against invoice and ensure all supplies are delivered as listed.
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  Receive invoices into the inventory management system and process for payment approval
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  Create and adhere to a preseason building stocking and ordering
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  Source quotes for custom produced items and equipment as needed
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  Act as a liaison for management and workers. Communicate with management and inform them of problems within the stand (or with guests).
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  Notify the appropriate supervisor if any equipment is not working properly.
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  Listen to guest concerns and issues, resolve those that can be and inform the appropriate supervisor.
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  Maintaining compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

• Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time.
  

Requirements of a Part-Time Purchasing Manager:

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  Familiar with computers, use of online order systems, and use of inventory management programs.
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  Familiar with counting of stand inventory.
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  Ability to multi-task and organize.
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  Ability to perform math.
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  Ability to communicate in writing or verbally and receive the same.
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  Ability to understand and implement written and verbal instructions
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  Must work well in a team environment.
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  Ability to work independently and in a high stress, fast paced environment.
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  Prior experience in food preparation/service.

Physical Requirements of a Part-Time Purchasing Manager:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to see, and communicate through speech and listening.
  
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

You will be contacted by Headway Workforce Solutions regarding this position.

About Headway: Headway Hospitality specializes in serving up high-quality workers to our clients in the hospitality industry. Through Headway's proprietary recruitment, talent acquisition, and workforce management practices, Headway provides committed hospitality staff throughout the United States. Headway Workforce Solutions is a leading B2B (Business to Business) provider of workforce solutions with an array of contract-based integrated services and national staffing solutions. Passionate about our work and dedication to our clients, we are committed to exceeding expectations in the human capital service sector. To learn more about us visit: www.headwaywfs.com

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