PURCHASING MANAGER - POTENTIAL NEW BUSINESS - SPRINGFIELD, MA

Compass Corporate

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000

Other Forms of Compensation:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• PTO

A family of companies and experiences

As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service, and our great results. If youve been hungry and away from home, chances are youve tasted Compass Groups delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation.

Join the Compass family today: great people. great services. great results.

Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.

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 companys financial position.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicates with key team and management associates relative to purchases consistent with needs and specifications.
• Ensures weekly inventory is correct and there are no errors before submission.
• Negotiates pricing and purchase goods and ensure delivery 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 Associates Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years related experience in field.
• Must have 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, PowerPoint, Outlook, E-mail) and the Internet.
• ServSafe certified highly desirable.

Apply to Compass Group today

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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.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer: This job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, including relevant driving history, in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history and driving history to apply.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• AD&D
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information: https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Req ID: 1514210

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