PURCHASING MANAGER

$75,000 - $75,000/Yr

FLIK Hospitality Group - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

10,001+ employees

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Compass Group is responsible for overseeing the purchasing processes at the location, ensuring quality and efficiency standards are met. This role involves strong leadership and effective management to support organizational priorities and enhance the company's financial position.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with key team and management associates regarding purchases consistent with needs and specifications.
• Ensures weekly inventory is correct and free of errors before submission.
• Negotiates pricing and purchases goods, ensuring timely delivery.
• Reviews shipments to ensure products received match orders.
• Compiles monthly reports.
• Works with Excel and Visual Basic to manage inventory.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years related experience in the field.
• 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.
• Accurate data-entry skills, computer skills, and attention to detail with great organizational skills.
• Knowledge of school nutrition/food industry and/or purchasing strongly preferred.
• Experience with computers, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
• ServSafe certification highly desirable.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Visual Basic.

Benefits

• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance