Purchasing Analyst — NYC Food & Beverage

Workstream; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVIBOWL in New York City is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Analyst to support local purchasing, supplier management, inventory, and supply chain operations for our Mexican-Asian fusion brand.

You will source and evaluate suppliers, analyze pricing, create and monitor purchase orders, coordinate with restaurant operations, and maintain accurate purchasing data while fostering strong vendor relationships. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field preferred.
• Experience in purchasing, procurement, and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Manage local purchasing and supplier communication for food products, ingredients, packaging, equipment, and other restaurant needs.
• Source and evaluate suppliers, including quotations, pricing, terms, and service levels.
• Analyze pricing and costs to support purchasing decisions and identify cost savings opportunities.
• Create, monitor, and follow up on purchase orders and delivery schedules.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding order status, shortages, substitutions, pricing changes, product availability, and delivery issues.
• Support inventory management and planning by coordinating purchasing with restaurant operations.
• Maintain accurate supplier, product, pricing, purchasing, and inventory information.
• Monitor supplier pricing and identify significant cost changes and trends.
• Coordinate with restaurant locations regarding inventory needs, purchasing requirements, and delivery schedules.
• Assist with resolving discrepancies involving orders, invoices, deliveries, quantities, products, or pricing.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Support supplier performance reviews and vendor management.
• Prepare and maintain purchasing reports, pricing comparisons, cost analyses, and other procurement records.
• Coordinate with regional and corporate purchasing teams regarding initiatives and standards.
• Support new restaurant openings and other purchasing or supply chain projects.

Skills

Supplier management

Purchasing

Procurement

Inventory management

Vendor communication

Data analysis

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Mandarin Chinese

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

VIVIBOWL in New York City is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Analyst to support local purchasing, supplier management, inventory, and supply chain operations for our Mexican-Asian fusion brand.

You will source and evaluate suppliers, analyze pricing, create and monitor purchase orders, coordinate with restaurant operations, and maintain accurate purchasing data while fostering strong vendor relationships. Fluency in English and Mandarin is required.