PURCHASING SPECIALIST - BLOOMINGDALE, IL

Growth. Opportunity. Excellence. Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth.

About the role

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

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 compares to orders before submitting to vendors.
• Reviews usage projections and compares 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.

Requirements

• 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 detail-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 PowerPoint), Outlook, email, and the Internet.
• ServSafe certified highly desirable.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD&D
• 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

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Pay

$55,000 - $62,000