Purchasing Analyst / Analista de Compras

Job Description

Job DescriptionPurchasing Analyst / Analista de Compras

SOYA SUSHI BAR
Location: DORAL FL
Pay Rate: $19 – $23 por hour (based on experience)


Position Summary

The Purchasing Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the operational and financial efficiency of the restaurant group by managing purchasing activities, monitoring food costs, controlling inventories, and supporting data-driven decision-making across multiple restaurant locations.

This role requires hands-on experience in hospitality and restaurant operations, with a strong understanding of kitchen workflows, supplier management, and inventory systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze purchasing activities for food, beverages, and operational supplies across multiple restaurant locations.
• Monitor and control food cost, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Track, analyze, and reconcile inventory levels to prevent shortages, overstock, and waste.
• Work closely with kitchen managers, chefs, and operations teams to ensure accurate ordering based on consumption and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate data in purchasing and inventory systems, including but not limited to: Toast, MarginEdge or Other inventory or purchasing systems (experience with additional platforms is a plus).
• Analyze vendor pricing, contracts, and usage trends to support cost optimization.
• Prepare regular reports on food cost, inventory variance, and purchasing performance.
• Support audits, invoices review, and cross-checking between vendors, inventory systems, and POS data.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and internal controls.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a purchasing, inventory, or food cost role within the hospitality or restaurant industry.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and kitchen workflows (preferred).
• Hands-on experience with: Food cost analysis, Inventory management, Purchasing processes
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-unit environment.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Valid documentation to work legally in the United States.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay: $19 – $23 per hour
• Growth and advancement opportunities within a growing restaurant group.
• Exposure to multi-unit operations and scalable systems.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.