Purchasing Agent - (Colorado Springs, CO)

Job summary: To assist in coordinating the activities of the department related to the purchase and distribution of food, beverages, and other operating supplies. Key functions: Acts as a liaison with vendors and other property departments to ensure purchasing needs are being met. Takes daily inventories of meat, fish, and produce. Takes weekly inventory of storeroom, office and other supplies. Keeps updated bid sheets on file for review. Maintains the kitchen expense budget. Purchases all food items. Approves all food and beverage invoices for payment. Documents all receivables. Prepares daily receiving log of food and non-food items. Compares items received to requisition and refuses over shipments. Examines deliveries to ensure products meet property quality specifications. Tests goods received, as required, to assure that the contents meet specified quality standards. Counts and weighs each item received. Stores all items promptly upon receipt and verification.