Purchasing Specialist

Reports to : Director of Purchasing

With a projected 1,000 cafes in the United States by 2030,

Paris Baguette is one of the fastest-growing neighborhood bakery cafés in the

world. Our vision is to reestablish the neighborhood bakery café as the heart

of the community around the world. Paris

Baguette’s mission is to bring expertly crafted baked and brewed goods through

a warm and welcoming bakery café experience that delivers joy to everyone.

If you are someone who has heart, wants to spread joy,

nourish community and is ready to rise to the occasion, we are looking for you

to join our growing team!

WHAT WE ARE HUNGRY FOR

As the Purchasing Specialist you will be responsible for

assisting the Supply Chain team with purchasing analysis and planning. You will be responsible for planning,

managing inventory, assisting the facility supervisors with product related priorities along with daily

administrative tasks. You will be able to identify the products that are to be purchased, confirming all

aspects of pricing, deliveries and maintaining our inventory control database.

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIB ILITIES

Determine Purchase Orders based on sales forecast and stock

levels.

Forward purchase orders to suppliers with specific

requirements.

Maintain all online procurement modules along with product

analysis.

Monitor shipments to ensure that product arrives on time and

follow-up on undelivered product.

• Liaise with Warehouse on scheduled deliveries.
• Communicate with suppliers and transportation service

providers.

Coordinate with other departments as needed to ensure

timely, accurate and complete paper flow, material shipping and receiving, job

completion and payables and receivables processing.

Respond to general inquiries and inform salespeople of

delays and / or problems; manage Out-of-stock and risk management.

Monitor inventory levels as products are issued, transferred

between warehouse facilities or sold to the public using manual or computerized

inventory systems.

Compile inventory reports, record the quantity, type and

value of products on hand, using manual or computerized inventory systems.

Assist Supply Chain management to achieve customer order

fill rate targets and minimize risk of short code product.

• Provide general operations support.
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• At least 1-2 years of related experience.
• Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills and

verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with other departments and with

external suppliers.

Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and

analytical skills.

Flexible, adaptive, upbeat, open and visible work style,

with a successful track record of supporting operations leaders across a large

geographically decentralized portfolio.

Passion for people! Dynamic and engaged leader who has a

passion for empowering, inspiring, motivating & developing team members and

franchisee relationships.

Exceptional organizational and communication skills with the

ability to effectively balance priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced,

ever-changing, and highly entrepreneurial environment.

Feedback is a gift! Ability to provide constructive feedback

and recognition to every member of the organization, along with Franchisees, to

ensure we have an open and transparent culture of high-performance standards.

High emotional intelligence with the ability to work with,

and support diverse teams by being highly empathetic, intuitive, self-motivated

and driven.

Teams Win! Has to be a team player who fosters a

collaborative and engaged teamwork environment.

Being a Brand Ambassador, with an excellent knowledge of and

commitment to Paris Baguette’s Mission, Vision, Brand Values and Culture.

SWEET BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Free Cake for your Birthday
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid time off, paid Holidays
• High Performance Culture
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