Procurement Specialist - Chicago Public Schools

Job Responsibilities

• Tracks, reconciles, and orders product inventories for the account to effectively manage out-of-stocks, out-of-date product and weeks-on-hand to fulfill client needs
• Controls inventory levels and product cost by coordinating/conducting physical counts (frequency TBD)
• Keeps current with and tracks relevant national and global supply chain market
• Works closely with location management team and area support team to provide daily support and continuously improve the operations
• Collaborates with procurement team and supporting departments to ensure efficiency of daily operations
• Manages special programs through sourcing, purchasing and oversight
• Creates and maintains ordering systems to ensure accurate product needs are met

Qualifications

• Proactively work to maximize efficiencies and establish scalable solutions
• Ensure HACCP and safety standards are followed at all times
• Perform other procurement, administrative and/or operations duties as required
• Independent, self-starter, problem solver, strong desire to exceed expectations
• Goal oriented and results focused; ready to take ownership of evolving work environment and responsibilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt when priorities change
• Strong quantitative skills with advanced proficiency in Excel
• Ability to apply innovative ideas to new or reoccurring work processes
• Strong organizational skills including prioritization of workload with minimal supervision
• Previous experience with logistics is ideal
• K-12 food service experience strongly preferred

About Aramark

Aramark is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.