Pizza Procurement Specialist

Job Summary Belli Ristorante & Bar is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Pizza Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing activities and supplier coordination for pizza ingredients, kitchen supplies, and restaurant materials. This position is responsible for sourcing quality products, evaluating supplier options, monitoring purchasing costs, maintaining procurement records, and ensuring that essential ingredients are available to support daily restaurant operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in procurement, purchasing, or restaurant supply management, along with strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills. Key Responsibilities Manage procurement activities for pizza ingredients, kitchen supplies, and restaurant materials. Identify and evaluate suppliers for flour, cheese, tomatoes, yeast, olive oil, vegetables, meats, and other ingredients. Request and compare supplier quotations based on pricing, quality, availability, and delivery terms. Coordinate with vendors to negotiate pricing, purchasing terms, and delivery schedules. Prepare and process purchase orders according to restaurant requirements. Monitor ingredient availability and coordinate replenishment to prevent stock shortages. Maintain accurate procurement records, supplier agreements, invoices, and purchasing documentation. Collaborate with chefs and kitchen managers to determine ingredient specifications and purchasing quantities. Review supplier performance and address quality, pricing, or delivery concerns. Track market prices and identify opportunities for cost savings. Verify incoming deliveries against purchase orders and report discrepancies. Support inventory planning by reviewing stock levels and historical purchasing data. Ensure purchased products meet established quality and food safety requirements. Develop and maintain professional relationships with suppliers and distributors. Prepare procurement reports and provide purchasing updates to management. Identify alternative suppliers when products become unavailable or purchasing conditions change. Help reduce procurement costs while maintaining ingredient quality and consistency. Qualifications and Requirements Previous experience in procurement, purchasing, supply management, or restaurant operations preferred. Knowledge of food ingredients, restaurant supplies, and vendor coordination. Understanding of purchase orders, supplier quotations, invoices, and procurement documentation. Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail. Proficiency in spreadsheets and basic procurement or inventory software. Ability to compare supplier pricing and evaluate purchasing options. Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Ability to coordinate multiple purchasing requirements and deadlines. Understanding of food quality, storage, and safety standards. Preferred Skills Experience purchasing ingredients for a pizzeria or Italian restaurant. Knowledge of specialty cheeses, flour varieties, tomatoes, olive oils, and imported food products. Familiarity with food distribution networks and wholesale purchasing. Ability to analyze purchasing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities. Experience maintaining supplier databases and procurement reports. Understanding of inventory forecasting and replenishment procedures. Strong relationship-building and vendor management skills. Work Environment Restaurant procurement and administrative operations. Regular collaboration with chefs, kitchen managers, restaurant leadership, and suppliers. Combination of office-based purchasing duties and coordination with inventory and receiving teams. Fast-paced environment requiring accurate documentation and timely purchasing decisions. Occasional visits to storage or receiving areas to verify product requirements. Flexible scheduling may be necessary during periods of changing operational demand. Benefits Potential benefit…

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