Purchasing Agent

(San Luis Obispo, CA)

  • Buying and negotiating for the lowest cost and best quality food and dessert items available.
  • Prepare inventory control reports, update, and track inventory database. Inspect and dispose of expired inventory.
  • Forecast future inventory requirements and manage inventory.
  • Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures.
  • Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers.
  • Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory.
  • Identify and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner.
  • Must be able to stay abreast of Turkish/middle eastern food industry and customer preferences and demands and update inventory as needed.
  • Interview and select potential vendors who can provide quality Turkish/middle eastern dessert and food items. 
  • Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships.
  • Review shipping process and work to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
  • Place orders to replenish stock while avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus.
  • Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.

$79830/yr. Requires Highschool Diploma or foreign equivalent. Requires 2 years of relevant experience working with Turkish/Mediterranean food items and desserts, knowledge in importing perishable food items, and dealing with importing issues. Send resume to Locum LLC., 715 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401.