Top 52 Purchasing Jobs in Santa Cruz, Ca

Purchasing & Receiving Clerk
Shadowbrook Restaurant —Capitola, CA
- $20 - $35 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- No education required
- Basic math
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Buyer
DIGITAL DYNAMICS INC —Scotts Valley, CA
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Customer service
- ERP systems
- 8 years
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Bakery Order Writer (Buyer / Inventory Replenishment) - Full Time
Whole Foods Market —Capitola, CA
- $18.50 - $30.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Purchasing Assistant
MARKI MICROWAVE LLC —Morgan Hill, CA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Microsoft Outlook
- Basic math
- Research
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Hybrid)
THRESHOLD ENTERPRISES LTD —Scotts Valley, CA
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
Outdoor Supply Hardware Capitola - Full-time Inventory Specialist
CNRG —Capitola, CA
- Full-time
- Data entry
- Entry level
- Employee discount
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Procurement Specialist
Power Integrations —San Jose, CA
- $63,273 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- 5 years
- Office
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Sr. Buyer
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc —San Jose, CA
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
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Purchasing Assistant
Kawahara Nurseries —Morgan Hill, CA
- From $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- English
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Supply Chain Manager
Heron Power —Scotts Valley, CA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Travel
- Contracts
Prepared Foods Order Writer (Deli / Culinary - Buyer / Inventory Replenishment) - Full Time
Whole Foods Market —Los Gatos, CA
- $19.50 - $30.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Store discount
- Paid time off
7d
Director, Supplier Quality
SCN BestCo —Santa Cruz, CA
- $168,920.05 - $253,380.08 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- 7 years
- Up to 50% travel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Strategic Sourcing Manager
Apple —Cupertino, CA
- $219,024 - $281,900 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
6d
Manufacturing Quality
Apple —Cupertino, CA
- $170,248 - $236,700 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Team management
- Travel
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
6d
Supplier Industrialization Engineer
Heron Power —Scotts Valley, CA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Travel
- Opportunities for advancement
Program Analyst - Purchasing & Contracts
San José Unified School District —San Jose, CA
- $34.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- ERP systems
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8d
Used Car Buyer
Stevens Creek Chevrolet —San Jose, CA
- $4,000 - $8,000 a month
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Dealership
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Account Manager
American Iron and Metal —San Jose, CA
- $75,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Business development
- 401(k) matching
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USED CAR BUYER
Stevens Creek Chrysler Jeep Dodge —San Jose, CA
- Clean driving record
- Dealership
- Inventory management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Buyer
Applied Engineering Technology Inc —San Jose, CA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Purchasing & Receiving Clerk

Shadowbrook Restaurant -
Capitola, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$20 - $35 an hour
4 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Vendor relationship building

Full Job Description

Reports To: Executive Chef / General Manager

Compensation: D.O.E

Employment type: 40 hours per week

Position Summary

The Receiving Clerk plays a critical role in maintaining the operational excellence of a high-scale restaurant.

This position is responsible for receiving, inspecting, organizing, and documenting all incoming goods while ensuring quality standards, accurate inventory control, and cost efficiency. The Receiving Clerk works closely with chefs, vendors, and management to support competitive purchasing, proper product handling, and accurate menu costing.

Key Responsibilities:

Receiving & Product Handling

Receive and inspect all deliveries for accuracy, quality, and compliance with purchase orders.
Verify quantities, pricing, and condition of products against invoices.
Reject substandard or incorrect deliveries in accordance with company standards.
Properly label, date, and rotate inventory (FIFO method).
Ensure all products are stored promptly and correctly, maintaining food safety and sanitation standards.
Maintain clean, organized, and temperature-controlled storage areas at all times.

Inventory Management

Maintain accurate inventory records through regular counts and documentation.
Monitor stock levels and communicate shortages or discrepancies to management.
Assist with weekly and monthly inventory audits.
Track product usage trends to support forecasting and minimize waste.

Ordering & Vendor Relations

Place orders through approved vendors using inventory systems and purchasing platforms.
Communicate directly with vendors and sales representatives regarding pricing, availability, substitutions, and product quality.
Compare pricing from multiple vendors to ensure competitive purchasing.
Build and maintain strong professional relationships with vendors.

Culinary & Cost Collaboration

Work closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team to forecast needs based on menu changes, seasonal items, and business volume.
Assist in sourcing products at competitive pricing without compromising quality.
Support chefs in pricing menu items by providing accurate product cost data.
Help maintain food cost targets and profitability goals.

Administrative & Computer Work

Accurately enter invoices into the accounting or inventory management system.
Reconcile invoices with purchase orders and delivery receipts.
Maintain digital and physical filing systems for invoices and vendor records.
Generate purchasing and inventory reports as requested by management.

Sanitation & Compliance

Maintain cleanliness of receiving areas, storage spaces, and equipment.
Ensure compliance with local health department regulations and internal food safety standards.
Follow all safety procedures related to lifting, storage, and equipment use.

Qualifications

Previous experience in receiving, purchasing, or inventory management in a high-volume or fine-dining restaurant preferred.
Strong understanding of food safety standards and proper product handling.
Proficiency with inventory management systems, spreadsheets, and basic accounting software.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Basic math skills with strong cost-awareness and financial understanding.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly.
Food Handler Certification: A valid Food Handler Certificate is required. Candidates who do no already possess a current certificate will be provided with a company sponsored redemption code upon hire to complete the required Food Handler training and certification.

Skills

Detail-oriented and highly organized
Cost-conscious and analytical
Strong interpersonal communication
Vendor negotiation skills
Time management and efficiency
Collaborative team mindset

Work Environment

Fast-paced, high-scale restaurant environment
Combination of office/computer work and physical labor
Early morning deliveries and flexible scheduling may be required

Founded in 1947, Shadowbrook Restaurant has been known for “Romance in Dining” since the beginning. Award-winning service, farm-fresh ingredients, and a world-famous ambiance are among the many things that make Shadowbrook exceptional. Located in the delightful village of Capitola-by-the-Sea, accessible by its quaint cable car or a stroll through the lushly landscaped hillside, sits the restaurant nestled onto the banks of Soquel Creek. The building design is rich with old-world charm and boasts numerous meticulously crafted dining rooms and patios. With a magical setting and dedication to excellence, Shadowbrook is genuinely one of a kind.

Pay: $20.00 - $35.00 / hour

Benefits:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
8 hour shift
Day shift

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site

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