Tina's Burritos · 8 hours ago
Purchasing Agent
Vernon, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTina's Burritos is seeking a Purchasing Agent who will support business operations by ordering products or materials that align with the employer’s brand. The role involves maintaining relationships with suppliers, placing orders based on inventory needs, and tracking shipments.
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Responsibilities
Working with the purchasing manager to run the purchasing department
Performing vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reducing operating costs costs and boosting efficiency
Maintaining cordial working relationships with vendors and supervising vendor activities
Using quarterly and annual data to determine purchasing needs and perform inventory management
Managing purchase orders, overseeing shipping schedules, and maintaining purchase records
Working with warehouse staff to compare deliveries with purchase orders to identify discrepancies
Conducting ongoing market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors
Perform other duties assigned by Management
Work across departments to drive value
Communicate with Sales/Production/QC concerning their requirements
Qualification
Required
Proficient in MS Office (Excel and Word)
Ability to analyze, problem solve, and understand risk mitigation
Ability to develop positive working relationships with all employees
Demonstrated multitasking, prioritization, and organization skills. Adapts well to change and maintains composure under pressure
Thorough understanding of purchasing concepts and practices
Tactful, tenacious, and persistent follow-up to effectively negotiate with our suppliers
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
3-5 years of food industry experience preferred
Company
Tina's Burritos
Founded over 40 years ago, Tina's Burritos is a leading provider of Frozen Mexican Food.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chari Lavrack
Chief Communications Officer (CCO) & Director of Digital Marketing
Recent News
2025-07-19
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