Stephen Burke
North Ridgeville,OH
Summary
Customer-focused professional with successful 5 year career in restaurant sector. Dynamic successful applying efficiency and leadership in busy business environment.
Resourceful Purchasing Agent responsibly and proficiently procures materials necessary for operations. Performs detailed cost analyses and negotiates with vendors using skilled problem-solving abilities. Experienced evaluator of supplier performance and maintains constant awareness of inventory levels.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Purchasing Agent
The Horsburgh & Scott Co.
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders which included 1000s of open line items at any given time.
- Created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Identified and resolved supply chain issues to mitigate delays and production disruptions.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
- Collaborated with internal departments to identify and manage demand for material and services.
Manager
Moe's Southwest Grille
08.2017 - 03.2023
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Ensure customer satisfaction in areas of quality, service and cleanliness.
- Evaluating staff members abilities to ensure employees are placed where they are best fit for efficiency.
- Create weekly schedules to ensure restaurant is properly staffed.
- Ensure restaurant is prepared for business throughout business day.
- Resolve scheduling conflicts with staff members.
- Lead shifts to ensure everything operates as it should.
- Ensure restaurant is properly cleaned and shut down after closing.
- Close and balance register drawer after closing.
Skills
- Staff Management
- Strategic planning
- Schedule optimization
- Policies and procedures
- Verbal and written communication
- Cost reduction strategies
- Product sourcing
- Order tracking
- Vendor relationship management
- New vendor setup
Timeline
Purchasing Agent
The Horsburgh & Scott Co.
01.2023 - Current
Manager
Moe's Southwest Grille
08.2017 - 03.2023
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