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Zuma Restaurants · 4 hours ago

Purchasing Administrator – North America

Zuma Restaurants is a global dining brand known for its contemporary Japanese cuisine, and they are seeking a Purchasing Administrator to support their procurement team in North America. The role involves managing purchasing activities, supplier coordination, and operational support to ensure efficiency and compliance across the region.

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Hiring Manager
Samantha Yuan
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Responsibilities

Raise, process, and maintain purchase orders across North American restaurants
Maintain accurate supplier and product data within purchasing systems (Fourth and other platforms)
Support pricing updates, product changes, and supplier onboarding
Ensure purchasing activity aligns with agreed contracts and approved suppliers
Act as a key point of contact for suppliers and restaurant teams regarding orders, pricing queries, and delivery issues
Support supplier communications to ensure service levels and product standards are met
Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies and delivery issues in collaboration with Finance
Produce regular reports on spend, pricing changes, and purchasing activity
Support tracking of cost-saving initiatives and compliance to purchasing agreements
Maintain up-to-date records to support audits and internal reviews
Support the Regional Head of Purchasing with administrative and coordination tasks
Assist with tender documentation, supplier comparisons, and data preparation
Provide training and guidance to restaurant teams on purchasing systems and processes

Qualification

Purchasing systemsExcelSupplier coordinationData reportingHospitality experienceMulti-taskingAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement, or finance administration role
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Confident using Excel and purchasing systems
Comfortable liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

Experience within hospitality, food & beverage, or multi-site operations strongly preferred
Fourth experience a plus

Benefits

World-Class training, designed to inspire and educate
Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our five incredible brands
Health Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance to ensure your well-being.
Family Meals are shared daily
Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
Dinning discount, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Azumi group, worldwide!

Company

Zuma Restaurants

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Zuma award-winning Japanese restaurants have led the way for more than 20 years with their sophisticated twist on ‘izakaya’-style informal dining: a contemporary take on authentic Japanese cuisine which is innovative, while still rooted in traditional methods.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
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