Dining Services Purchaser | Onsite Inventory & Sourcing Pro

Moody-Bible-Institute; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Employer retirement contribution

Life insurance

Wellness incentives

On-campus parking

Tuition benefits

Weekly devotions

Weekly chapel

Job summary

Moody Bible Institute seeks a detail-oriented Dining Services Purchaser to support daily operations in Chicago. This role ensures kitchens stay stocked with food, supplies, and resources for students, employees, and guests.

Reporting to Dining Service leadership, you will manage purchasing, receiving, and inventory, collaborate with vendors, and uphold food-safety standards while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
• Knowledge of purchasing, receiving, inventory control, and supply management practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the purchasing and receiving of food, beverages, supplies, and other products necessary for Dining Services operations.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality, pricing, delivery, and service expectations are met.
• Monitor inventory levels and product usage to support efficient operations and minimize waste.
• Maintain accurate purchasing, receiving, invoice, and inventory records.
• Research alternative products and suppliers to support budget goals and operational needs.
• Ensure all products are properly received, inspected, stored, rotated, and distributed according to food-safety standards.
• Monitor inventory aging, overstock situations, and product shortages, taking proactive steps to address issues.
• Communicate purchasing concerns, vendor issues, and supply shortages to Dining Services leadership.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary receiving and storage areas.
• Ensure FIFO inventory practices and food-safety procedures are followed.
• Train and oversee student workers assigned to receiving and storeroom responsibilities.
• Support menu planning by coordinating product availability with leadership.
• Provide outstanding customer service to employees, students, guests, and vendors.
• Assist with inventory counts, reporting, and operational projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Independent work

Purchasing

Inventory control

Tools

Pallet jacks

Carts

Computers

Job description

Moody Bible Institute seeks a detail-oriented Dining Services Purchaser to support daily operations in Chicago. This role ensures kitchens stay stocked with food, supplies, and resources for students, employees, and guests.

Reporting to Dining Service leadership, you will manage purchasing, receiving, and inventory, collaborate with vendors, and uphold food-safety standards while delivering excellent customer service.