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Noelle Schiller (VanderVoort)
Recruiter I - SSC at Compass Group
Job Summary:
Working as the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for executing, achieving and maintaining quality and efficiency standards of the location based purchasing processes and expectations through strong leadership and effective management, while supporting organizational priorities and contributing to the strength of the company’s financial position.
Key Responsibilities:
Communicates with key team and management associates relative to purchases consistent with needs and specifications.
Ensures weekly inventory is correct and there are no errors before submission
Negotiates pricing and purchase goods and ensure delivery in a timely manner.
Reviews shipments to ensure products received are consistent orders.
Compiles monthly reports
Works with Excel and Visual Basic to manage inventory
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of Associate's Degree preferred
Minimum of three years related experience in field
Must have full knowledge of purchasing procedures, food, beverage and printing products
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ordering systems
Good knowledge of food and inventory trends with a focus on operations
P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
Possess accurate data-entry skills, computer skills, and be detailed oriented with great organizational skills
Knowledge of school nutrition / food industry and/or purchasing strongly preferred.
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
Serv Safe certified highly desirable
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Purchasing, Administrative, and Analyst
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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