Purchasing Manager, John B. Hynes Veteran Memorial Convention Center 1316160

Levy Restaurants - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at the John B. Hynes Veteran Memorial Convention Center is responsible for ensuring product availability, quality, and cost-effectiveness while delivering exceptional service. This role involves maintaining strong vendor partnerships, meeting operational product needs, and evaluating new products to enhance standards and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 'show quality' of all areas at all times
• Understand all menus, product offerings, packaging, and pricing
• Establish rapport with team members, management, and partners
• Employ good safety and sanitation practices
• Practice proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment
• Achieve daily sales and assigned cost goals
• Achieve assigned budget goals
• Contribute to required daily reporting
• Assist in compiling information at month-end closing
• Ensure team members adhere to Levy Company guidelines
• Thoroughly and accurately use applicable Levy systems (BOSS, Point-of-sale, WFM, etc.)
• Ensure that all security, safety, and sanitation standards are achieved
• Ensure all products are properly stored, rotated, and dated
• Monitor inventory procedures for accountability
• Use performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to team
• Promote a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale
• Interview, hire, train, and develop team members according to Levy guidelines
• Display a positive attitude towards team members.

Requirements

• Effective communication skills with management, guests, and team members in English
• English reading, writing, math, and computer skills
• Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products
• Ability to perform diverse physical tasks
• Stamina to work 60 hours or more per week
• Ability to work extended shifts of 10 hours or more as business dictates
• Flexibility with schedule and ability to work different shifts
• Ability to reach, lift, stoop, bend, and perform extensive standing and walking throughout the shift
• Ability to use hands for office equipment, including computer systems
• Ability to talk and hear for phone correspondence.

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)