Purchasing Manager

Role Overview

Lead Operations & Develop Your Team at Cooper University Hospital!

Sodexo is seeking a highly motivated and engaging Food Purchasing and Receiving Manager to join our team at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, NJ
. This is a chance to lead a high-volume operation, mentor staff, and make a direct impact at a premier 600-bed Level I Regional Trauma Center.

If you love working with people, mentoring them to achieve professional goals, and ensuring smooth, high-quality operations, this is the role for you!

You will join a high-performing team of 15 managers overseeing a diverse, high-volume account that includes 5 retail locations, a cafeteria, and comprehensive patient services.

Ready to lead logistics, mentor a team, and drive service success at a top-tier hospital? Apply Today!

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Oversight: Have oversight of daily food operations and ensure the delivery of a high-quality product across all service areas.
• Financial & POS Management: Achieve company and client financial targets and goals, including hands-on oversight of cash-handling and the POS system.
• Team Leadership: Motivate, coach, mentor, and develop frontline (hourly) staff to foster strong employee engagement and professional growth.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all Sodexo standards are met, including strict compliance with company food and physical safety programs.
• Client Relations: Develop and maintain strong, collaborative client and customer relationships.
• Logistics: This position requires a valid driver's license for operational needs.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

We are looking for a collaborative, safety-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Leadership & Engagement: Work history demonstrating strong employee engagement leadership skills and previous supervisory experience.
• Safety Expertise: Strong background in safety and sanitation compliance (e.g., HACCP).
• Communication & Service: Professional communication skills, a passion for high-level customer service, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams.
• Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to manage multiple priorities, prioritize tasks effectively, and exhibit the flexibility to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
• System Proficiency: Internal Candidates-Working knowledge of Sodexo Food Management System (DRIVE) and The Market Connection (TMC), and proficiency in computer skills and report management. External candidates-strong computer and administrative skills are required.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike.

We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy s is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Minimum Education Requirement - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Functional Experience – 3 years