Purchasing Agent

TASTE is looking for an energetic, hard-working, and talented Purchasing Agent to join the Accounting Team. Responsibilities: Source and purchase products for the kitchen and warehouse teams based on their specific needs, ensuring adequate inventory levels are maintained. Verify that delivered products are accurate and meet quality standards. Confirm product placement is correct with steward team. Provide accounting with necessary invoice adjustments to ensure accurate financial records. Track and identify ways to reduce inventory shrink in the kitchen and warehouse. Maintain up-to-date inventory lists and conduct regular inventory audits to ensure accuracy. Keep department databases (Curate, XtraCHEF, Yellowdog) up to date with recipes & cost information. Establish and maintain vendor relationships. Monitor and manage departmental expenditures to ensure each department operates within their allocated monthly budget. Collaborate with our third-party buyer group to review contracts and identify items with potential cost savings. Requirements: Detail oriented General knowledge of accounting principles Strong Microsoft Excel skills Must have reliable transportation Ability to work a flexible schedule Benefits Available: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401K 35% In-Store Discount, 20% Catering Discount PHYSICAL DEMANDS These physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, stretch, crouch, twist and turn during shift Must be able to balance, stoop, kneel and crouch while also being able to lift and move up to at least 50 pounds, but occasionally up to 60 or more pounds

Created: 2026-03-04