• Estimate value of goods according to knowledge of market price
• Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability
• Determine methods of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid
• Review bid proposals and negotiate purchasing contracts and agreements with existing and potential vendors to obtain best cost, delivery and payment terms within budgetary limitations and scope of authority
• Responsible for New Vendor Registrations including W-9 form
• Interact/interface with international co-ops, importers/exporters and customs personnel
• Create and maintain all vendor records including procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories


• Work with broadline vendors as well as suppliers to ensure product availability and surety of category items
• Maintain frequent interaction with suppliers, vendors and outside consultants
• Maintain level of rapport with vendors and clientele
• Discuss defective or unacceptable goods with vendors to determine source of trouble and take corrective actions
• Keep abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in the assigned markets, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etcetera
• Research and source alternate vendors by coordinating sample evaluations and product testing and approval with the System and Menu Development Team as well as xxxxJapan
• Recommend and procure xxxx Monthly Discovery (KMD) and other LTO menu items
• Plan and place POs for auto-shipment items related to KMD and other LTO menu items
• Manage communication to stores concerning product changes and approved sub items
• Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs
• Support operations by handling purchasing and distribution related problems
• Utilize and maintain BOH system to accomplish responsibilities
• Ad-hoc assignments requested by Purchasing Director