Purchasing Associate - Avendra Strategic Accounts ...

Create and Place PO orders. Source and gain approval for substitute products for out of stocks. - Investigate and work with distributors to resolve delivery, out of stock, or other challenges. - Adjust par levels seasonally and order products for catering events as they take place. - Gain feedback from Universal about stock level changes such as seasonality, new products, discontinued products. - Request credits from distributors for missing/damaged products. - Obtain QA approval for all new products before they are ordered such as approving spec sheets, nutritionals, and allergens. - Communicate proactively and effectively with client stakeholders and suppliers. - Build and foster relationships and effectively partner with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. - Manage multiple projects simultaneously, collaborating with respective ordering locations. - Assist suppliers with vendor set-up with Universal. - Perform data/spend analysis to identify opportunities for cost reducti...Associate, Purchasing, Strategic, Account, Project Management, Business Services

Created: 2026-05-09