Buyer, Child Nutrition
CurrentPerform a variety of technical purchasing duties involving the research, analysis, review, procuring, processing, invoicing and receiving of food, services, supplies and equipment as assigned by the position; obtain quotes, process bids and contracts, and review purchase orders and specifications including District fixed asset equipment acquisition and disposition under District requirements; order items in accordance with policies and procedures, and local, State and Federal regulations.Research and evaluate sources for procurement of food and supply; including USDA food commodity procurement. Obtain written or verbal quotations from vendors; process and evaluate formal and informal bid specifications and contracts as assigned; assure compliance with applicable California Department of Education laws, codes, rules and regulations related to formal and informal bidding procedures.Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to purchase orders, inventory,expenditures, reimbursements, product information, prices and assigned activities; maintain files ofpurchase orders, vendor catalogues, and other files as assigned; process and oversee school cafeteriarequisitions; enter, approve, issue and return products back to District inventory as appropriate.Collaborate with the Warehouse Supervisor regarding physical inventory; participate in conductingphysical count of inventoried items in the warehouse; generate valuations prior to and afterinventory, and worksheets related to physical inventory.