Purchasing Manager, John B. Hynes Veteran Memorial Convention Center

Compass Group - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Boston, MA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

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 known as "The Levy Difference". This role involves maintaining strong vendor partnerships, meeting operational product needs promptly, 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 all security, safety, and sanitation standards are achieved
• 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
• Reading, writing, math, and computer skills
• Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products
• Stamina to work 60 hours or more per week
• Flexibility to work different shifts and extended shifts of 10 hours or more
• Ability to perform diverse physical tasks including reaching, lifting, stooping, bending, and extensive standing and walking
• 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)