Part-time Food Purchaser

Food Purchasing Manager – Part-Time Location: Winston-Salem, NC | Onsite Schedule: Approximately 25 Hours per Week Schedule & Work Environment This is a part-time, fully onsite position averaging 25 hours per week. Remote work is not available. We offer flexibility in scheduling Monday–Friday, between 8 AM and 5 PM. We anticipate the schedule consisting of either four days per week at approximately 6–6.25 hours per day or five days per week at 5 hours per day. The specific days and hours will be mutually agreed upon with the Vice President of Operations and must remain consistent each week. Work is performed in office and warehouse environments, with occasional travel to vendors, donors, and other locations. The position involves sitting, standing, walking through warehouse and distribution areas, and exposure to normal warehouse activity and noise. About the Position This position manages food purchasing, develops supplier relationships, and helps maximize our resources to support our mission of ending hunger. Key Responsibilities Manage food purchasing for Second Harvest programs, including our Wholesale Food Purchase Program. Develop relationships with vendors, distributors, manufacturers, and food donors. Negotiate competitive pricing and coordinate product availability and delivery. Monitor inventory, purchasing costs, and food distribution needs. Maintain accurate purchasing records, invoices, and inventory information. Collaborate with internal teams to meet program needs and improve purchasing efficiency. Qualifications Experience in purchasing, procurement, food distribution, supply chain, or related fields preferred. Strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Comfortable using Microsoft Office and inventory management systems. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain it within one year. Why Join Second Harvest? At Second Harvest, our work is about more than providing food. It's about supporting our neighbors, strengthening communities, and creating opportunities for a better future. Every role contributes to that mission, and our team members bring different skills and experiences that make our work possible. As our Food Purchasing Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference by building relationships, finding creative solutions, and making thoughtful purchasing decisions that help us stretch our resources further. The work you do will directly influence the food available to our partner agencies and, ultimately, the neighbors and families who depend on them. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration, cares about the communities we serve, and takes pride in making a difference together. Second Harvest Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 25.0 per week Benefits: 401(k) 4% Match Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Retirement plan Application Question(s): What inventory systems have you used? Experience: food purchasing: 3 years (Required) Work Location: In person

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