Purchasing Agent

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Full healthcare benefits

401(k) with guaranteed match

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

HVMG - Hospitality Ventures Management Group in Birmingham, Alabama, is seeking a Purchasing/Storeroom Agent responsible for managing inventory and ensuring timely deliveries to various hotel departments. This role includes monitoring inventory levels and using MS Excel for invoicing.

The candidate should be a high school graduate with the ability to lift heavy items and work flexible hours. The position offers competitive pay at $18/hour plus benefits like healthcare, paid time off, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Capacity to lift up to 50 pounds and push/pull 250 pounds.
• Experience in using MS Excel for inventory tracking.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory and par levels across different departments.
• Order and track deliveries, ensuring they are stored correctly.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in storage areas and kitchens.

Skills

Inventory management

MS Excel

Physical stamina

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

High school graduate

Job description

$18/hour + Benefits

Position Purpose

Purchasing/Storeroom Agent responsible for monitoring inventory, delivering materials to the production or various hotel departments, and transacting materials in and out of the storeroom. The position reports to the Executive Chef.

Essential Functions

• Review inventory and par levels
• Order inventory, unpack and receive materials into the company stockrooms, freezers or walk-in coolers
• Fill requisitions
• Deliver ordered items to different areas of kitchen and hotel, receive & track packages
• Ensure proper use and storage of hand trucks
• Review and order items for Banquet Event Orders in a timely fashion
• Use computer programs including MS Excel to ensure departments are invoiced correctly
• Ensure freshness, counts and accuracy of all deliveries
• Track product inventory
• Utilize First In First Out delivery method
• Perform general cleaning tasks using standard hotel cleaning products to adhere to health standards
• Adhere to safety policies & procedures

Additional Duties

• Put away products as soon as they come in with regards to local state and health codes
• Maintain control of storage areas ensuring they are locked and secured at all times
• Prepare food for daily production and BEOs
• Gather extra inventory for concierge, family meal, cafeteria and report to supervisor, sous chefs and Executive chef
• Supervise the stewarding department ensuring they are completing their duties in a timely manner to company standards
• Ensure that stewards maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen
• Take an accurate and timely monthly inventory of goods and report to Chef

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The incumbent will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship.

Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department needs including weekdays, weekends, and holidays 8 am to 4 pm
• Ability to converse, read, and write in English, stand and walk for up to 8 hours, lift and carry 50 pounds, push/pull 250 pounds, bend, and twist
• Experience using a computer and MS Excel

Education

High school graduate.

Other Information

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

Benefits

• Career growth opportunities across the nationwide portfolio
• Flexible scheduling
• Access up to 40% of earned wages before payday with PayActive
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
• Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

Equal Opportunity Statement

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.