Purchaser
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Job Location:
Kissimmee, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Food & Beverage Purchaser is responsible for sourcing ordering and managing all food beverage and supply products needed to support the operation of restaurants bars cafeterias outdoor outlets banquet services and retail locations. This role ensures accurate purchasing cost control inventory accuracy vendor compliance and timely delivery of products. The Purchaser works closely with Culinary F&B Management Warehouse/Receiving and Accounting to support operational excellence maintain product quality and uphold budgetary goals.
- Source order and replenish food beverage chemical paper goods and operational supplies based on outlet needs and par levels.
- Maintain vendor distributor and supplier communication and relationships negotiate pricing and evaluate purchasing options to ensure quality and cost efficiency.
- Create purchase orders verify quantities monitor order status and resolve order discrepancies.
- Ensure all purchases meet company standards menu specifications and quality expectations.
- Review inventory reports stock levels usage patterns and waste trends to determine accurate ordering quantities.
- Monitor food and beverage costs align purchasing with budget expectations and recommend cost-saving opportunities.
- Coordinate with Receiving and Warehouse teams to ensure accurate and timely deliveries.
- Verify product quality expiration dates packaging integrity and compliance with specifications upon arrival.
- Report damaged goods shortages or quality issues to vendors and request credits or replacements.
- Ensure proper storage standards rotation practices (FIFO) and temperature compliance support.
- Evaluate vendor performance reliability pricing and product consistency.
- Collaborate with Chefs Managers and Outlet Supervisors to understand product needs menu revisions and operational requirements.
- Prepare purchasing reports cost analyses receiving logs and documentation for Accounting.
- Support special events banquets and peak seasons by coordinating additional product needs in advance.
- Adhere to food safety regulations sanitation standards and proper handling guidelines for purchased products.
- Ensure compliance with alcohol purchasing laws distributor requirements and internal alcohol control policies.
- Maintain accurate records for audit purposes including invoices purchase orders and credits.
- Other duties as assigned.
To excel in this role you must embody our core values of integrity passion and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment.
Qualifications :
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in purchasing and inventory control or related field with demonstrated ability to order supplies and keep cost control.
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- Strong understanding of procurement processes cost control and inventory management.
- Ability to analyze usage trends par levels and financial reports to support accurate ordering.
- Knowledge of food specifications beverage products and quality standards.
- Familiarity with restaurant bar deli cafeteria coffee shop retail and banquet operations.
- Understanding of food safety regulations storage requirements product handling and expiration management.
- Proficiency with purchasing software POS inventory modules and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with vendors leadership and internal teams.
- Ability to negotiate pricing resolve discrepancies and maintain professional vendor relationships.
- Close attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple orders deadlines and priorities.
- Ability to quickly identify supply issues shortages or product inconsistencies and take corrective action.
- Strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and support audits.
- Westgate Resorts is a Smoke and Tobacco-Free workplace. Except where prohibited by law applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for positions at Westgate
- Required to pass a background check drug test and prove eligibility to work in the United States
Additional Information :
Why Westgate
- Comprehensive health benefits medical dental and vision
- Paid Time Off (PTO) vacation sick and personal
- Paid Holidays
- 401K with generous company match
- Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
- Family benefits including pregnancy and parental leave and adoption assistance
- Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Assistance
- Military Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Disability Accident Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e. hotels cruise resorts restaurants entertainment etc.)
- Advancement & development opportunities
- Community Involvement Programs
Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability status or any other protected status under federal state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility duty or qualification required. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
Westgate Resorts provides a diverse range of vacation experiences. From sandy beaches on the Atlantic Ocean to snow-covered Utah mountains, families can affordably experience the country's most desirable vacation destinations. A world leader in the timeshare and hospitality industry, ... View more
