IT Procurement Specialist
Company: First Watch Restaurants, Inc.
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
The Procurement Specialist efficiently coordinates the purchasing,
staging, shipping, receiving, storing, and coordinating delivery of
all IT equipment and software used in production. This role will be
responsible for working cross functionally to ensure inventories
are accurate and in-sync with company expenditures.
Responsibilities:
The essential functions in this job description are not
all-inclusive of this position's duties and responsibilities. -
Reliable and dependable attendance is required.Coordinate the
procurement and shipping of IT equipment and software for the
companySource and partner with reliable and approved vendors and
suppliers. Maintain positive working relationships with strategic
suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are
metCoordinate requests for pricing, approvals to purchase,
submitting orders to various vendors and timely completion of all
purchase orders. Analyze invoices to ensure accuracy of goods
deliveredMonitor and expedite orders as neededReceive all shipments
and stage equipment to intended First Watch location. Ensure that
all the hardware is safely and securely packed and labeled for
shippingMaintain an accurate inventory of all equipment received
and shipped from the organization, including off-site storage
areasMonitor inventory to ensure the flow of goods remains positive
and minimum stock levels are maintainedForecast upcoming levels of
demand Keep management and internal customers informed of product
availability, expected delivery dates and product return to vendor
issues Manage RMAs with suppliers and vendorsMonitor Procurement
ticket queue for any new requests/ticketsMaintain an accurate
Shipping and Delivery Log Complete shipments for break/fix
replacements in a timely manner based on in-stock availability
Review supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with
company procedures and best practicePartner with IT Operations team
members to verify and validate license complianceWork closely with
Accounting & Purchasing regarding accounts payableProvide
outstanding customer service and ensure customer
satisfactionMaintain awareness of industry and equipment to support
effective negotiations with vendors and supplies on price, quality
of goods, deadlines, expectations, etc.
Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent. Associates degree in a related
field preferredThree (3) years of purchasing/procurement
experience, preferably in an IT role One (1) year experience
maintaining equipment inventory, shipping and receivingWorking
knowledge of basic accounting principles and purchase order
management
Who We Are:
First Watch is an award-winning Daytime Dining concept serving
made-to-order breakfast, brunch and lunch using fresh ingredients.
A recipient of hundreds of local "Best Breakfast" and "Best Brunch"
accolades, First Watch's award winning chef-driven menu includes
elevated executions of classic favorites for breakfast, lunch and
brunch along with First Watch-specific specialties such as our
protein-packed Quinoa Power Bowl -, Farmstand Breakfast Tacos,
Avocado Toast, Morning Meditation (juiced in-house daily), our
Vodka Kale Tonic, Chickichangas and our famous Million Dollar
Bacon. In 2021, First Watch was recognized as FSR Magazine's Best
Menu and as the fastest-growing full-service restaurant company
based on unit growth. There are more than 425 First Watch
restaurants in 28 states, and the restaurant concept is publicly
traded on the Nasdaq and majority owned by Advent International,
one of the world's largest private-equity firms. For more
information, visit www.firstwatch.com. -First Watch is an equal
opportunity employer. - In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, First Watch will provide reasonable
accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and
encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss
potential accommodations with the employer.
Keywords: First Watch Restaurants, Inc., Bradenton , IT Procurement Specialist, Other , Bradenton, Florida
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