Culinary Purchasing Coordinator

asmglobal; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

asmglobal is seeking a Culinary Purchasing Coordinator to procure food, beverages, and kitchen supplies for stadium operations in New Orleans. The role supports culinary, warehouse, concessions, and finance teams to ensure inventory availability, cost control, quality standards, and timely delivery for game days, concerts, and events.

The ideal candidate has 2-4 years in purchasing or F&B, strong Excel and inventory-management skills, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and event days.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of purchasing or food & beverage experience.
• Strong Excel, inventory systems, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and event days.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase food, beverage, and operational supplies from approved vendors.
• Create and manage purchase orders for culinary and concession operations.
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure compliance with purchasing policies.
• Forecast purchasing needs based on event demand and assist with invoice reconciliation and cost control reporting.

Skills

Excel

Inventory systems

Analytical skills

Evenings/weekends availability

Job description

Culinary Purchasing Coordinator

Position Summary

The Culinary Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for procuring food, beverages, kitchen supplies, and related products for stadium food service operations. This role supports culinary, warehouse, concessions, and finance teams by ensuring inventory availability, cost control, quality standards, and timely delivery of products for game days, concerts, and special events.

Purchasing & Procurement

• Source and purchase food, beverage, and operational supplies from approved vendors.
• Create and manage purchase orders for culinary and concession operations.
• Maintain vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and food safety regulations.

Inventory Management

• Track inventory levels and maintain stock quantities.
• Conduct inventories and cycle counts.
• Forecast purchasing needs based on event demand.
• Resolve inventory discrepancies.

Cost Control & Reporting

• Monitor food and beverage costs.
• Prepare purchasing and inventory reports.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Assist with invoice reconciliation.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of purchasing or food & beverage experience.
• Strong Excel, inventory systems, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and event days.