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Form of workDirector of Finance/Purchasing (up to $110,000) AVI Foodsystems Inc Philadelphia, PA Full-Time Apply Now Job Details AVI Foodsystems is looking for a Purchasing Manager to join our food and nutrition leadership team at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania located in Philadelphia, PA. Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.Duties & Responsibilities:+ Manage the day to day operations of the supply chain of all food, supplies, equipment and corporate goods and services for the food and nutrition department+ Plan and buy food, parts, supplies and services, and/or equipment in a timely and cost effective manner while ensuring maintenance of appropriate quality standards, safety standards and specifications+ Ensure adequate levels of inventory necessary for the efficient operation of the department, based on specifications and schedules+ Responsible for managing the purchasing, receiving, accounts payable and invoicing of all related items for the operation of the department, within specified limits of delegated authority+ Assist the department in developing strategies for the procurement of all goods, pricing and cost savings+ Recognize and adopt the appropriate food purchases to specific needs of the patient population and demonstrate knowledge of specific issues directly related to age of patient population+ Implement procurement strategy, guidelines, processes and policies to achieve highest quality, price value and budget objectives+ Forecast future procurement needs+ Monitor and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly financial and operating reports, and formulate an action plan to correct deviations to business plan and budget+ Identify shrink by auditing various reports+ Initiate random audits of company assets+ Report findings to and follow up with onsite leadership+ Provide loss prevention strategies to onsite leadership+ Provide financial analysis to field managers to help improve profitability+ Maintain positive relations with existing suppliers, and source new key suppliers and products+ Approve purchase orders in accordance with company policy+ Coordinate pricing and approved vendor information with other internal company departments+ Maintain and manage inventory at established levels to meet budget objectives+ Supervise and lead all receiving and patient floor stock team members
