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PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Compass Group, Romeoville, Illinois, United States, 60446

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Position Title:

PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Shift:

Onsite, 6:30 AM - 3 PM

Salary:

$58,000 - $62,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

none

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Job Summary The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for developing procurement guidelines that comply with established regulations and support operational goals of the school nutrition program.

Key Responsibilities

Maintains an order schedule to assure products are in stock and avoid out of stock.

Receives and collects product orders from different departments.

Tracks and places daily orders to various vendors.

Reviews all orders before submitting to vendors.

Reviews inventory levels and compare to orders before submitting to vendors.

Reviews usage projections and compare to orders before submitting to vendors.

Completes daily communication with vendors in a high level professional manner while practicing email etiquette.

Maintains excellent vendor and client relations.

Works with different departments to facilitate a smooth day to day operation.

Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of one to three years of purchasing experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training

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

Apply to Canteen today!

Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.

At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Req ID: 1502339

Canteen

Brandy Wilson

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

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)

Paid Parental Leave

Personal Leave

Disclaimers Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. The Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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