Food and Beverage Purchasing Manager - Bank of America Stadium

Compass Group - Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Charlotte, NC

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

As a Purchasing Manager at Bank of America Stadium, you will play a crucial role in overseeing purchasing, warehousing, and inventory management activities at the venue. Your primary responsibility will be to implement best practices in supply chain management, drive process improvements, and ensure that all areas maintain a high standard of 'show quality' at all times. This position requires a collaborative approach, as you will work closely with operations and culinary teams to ensure the accuracy and safe delivery of products. In this role, you will manage on-hand inventory to optimize stock levels and minimize losses, which includes product rotation and conducting regular inventory counts. You will also be responsible for managing, hiring, scheduling, and training hourly warehouse team members, ensuring that they adhere to Levy Company guidelines as outlined in the training manual and employee handbook. A thorough understanding of menus, products, packaging, and pricing of all food and beverage offerings at the stadium will be essential for success in this position. Building rapport with team members, management, and partners is key, as is promoting a cooperative work climate that maximizes productivity and morale. You will also be expected to employ stellar safety and sanitation practices and safeguard all purchasing and warehouse equipment. Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed, making adaptability and a proactive approach important traits for this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receiving and distribution process by collaborating with operations and culinary teams to ensure accuracy and safe delivery of product
• Manage on-hand inventory to optimize stock on hand and minimize loss, including product rotation and regularly scheduled inventory counts
• Manage, hire, schedule, and train hourly warehouse team members
• Ensure team members adhere to Levy Company guidelines as stated in the team member training manual and employee handbook
• Develop a thorough understanding of menus, products, packaging, and pricing of all stadium food and beverage offerings
• Establish rapport with team members, management, and partners
• Employ stellar safety and sanitation practices
• Safeguard and maintain all purchasing/warehouse equipment
• Promote a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale
• Perform other responsibilities as needed

Requirements

• Experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing and/or Receiving/Distribution required
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality or similar is preferred
• High level of computer literacy and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and managerial skills

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)