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Purchasing Specialist

St. Mary's Food Bank • Phoenix, AZ, US • published 2026-11-13 07:00:59.167217

Description

The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for forecasting, sourcing, and purchasing food products to support St. Mary’s Food Bank programs and partner agencies. This position manages programmatic purchasing, Agency Marketplace product sourcing, supplier relationships, and purchased food inventory across multiple facilities. Working collaboratively with internal departments and external suppliers, the Purchasing Specialist ensures cost\-effective procurement, appropriate inventory levels, and timely product availability to meet organizational needs. **Essential Functions** Purchasing and Demand Forecasting * Forecast and coordinate food purchases for Kids Cafe, Backpack, School Pantry, Agency Marketplace, and other organizational programs. * Analyze historical usage, inventory levels, program requirements, and purchasing trends to anticipate demand and replenishment needs. * Source products, solicit competitive bids, evaluate supplier offerings, and negotiate favorable pricing and purchasing terms. * Manage purchasing activities within established budgets, policies, and approval requirements. Inventory and Product Management * Monitor purchased food inventory across facilities, inclu...

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