Purchasing Manager

Job Summary

Working as the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for executing, achieving and maintaining quality and efficiency standards of the location based purchasing processes and expectations through strong leadership and effective management, while supporting organizational priorities and contributing to the strength of the company’s financial position.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates with key team and management associates relative to purchases consistent with needs and specifications.
• Sets up weekly inventory and ensures there are no errors before submission.
• Negotiates pricing and purchase goods ensuring they are delivered in a timely manner.
• Reviews shipments to ensure products received are consistent with orders.
• Compiles monthly reports.
• Works with Excel and Visual Basic to manage inventory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate's Degree preferred
• Minimum of three years related experience in 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
• 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