Food Procurement & Inventory Specialist

Cafe Zupas; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

A national restaurant chain is looking for a Buyer to support food purchasing activities and maintain ingredient availability. The Buyer will coordinate with culinary, operations, and suppliers, ensuring accurate inventory management and successful menu launches. Candidates should possess a degree in Supply Chain Management and 1-3 years of related experience. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Excel are essential. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, including medical, dental, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in purchasing or supply chain.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with foodservice or ingredient sourcing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute food purchasing activities aligned with suppliers.
• Support short-term decisions to avoid out-of-stocks.
• Maintain item data within the supply chain system.
• Assist with menu launches and item transitions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Internal databases

Job description

A national restaurant chain is looking for a Buyer to support food purchasing activities and maintain ingredient availability. The Buyer will coordinate with culinary, operations, and suppliers, ensuring accurate inventory management and successful menu launches. Candidates should possess a degree in Supply Chain Management and 1-3 years of related experience. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Excel are essential. Competitive salary and benefits are provided, including medical, dental, and paid time off.