Procurement Specialist - Chicago Public Schools

Title:

Procurement Specialist - Chicago Public Schools

Requisition #: 662458

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60642

Aramark Student Nutrition provides food and nutrition services to over 350 school districts in the U.S. It offers public and private education institutions a variety of dining options including breakfast and lunch programs, after‑school snacks, catering, nutrition education and retail operations. We partner with schools to create culinary experiences that propel students to success. Our goal is to provide healthy, nutritional meals with a stellar dining experience for our communities.

The Procurement Specialist supports the procurement team in purchasing, receiving, and distributing products through the execution of standard operational policies and procedures. The role achieves financial objectives by managing key metrics, identifying opportunities, and developing action plans for improvement. It assists in managing product inventory, procurement processes, ordering, and monitoring inventory levels to ensure client needs are met and supports a positive workplace culture.

• 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

• Proactively work to maximize efficiencies and establish scalable solutions
• Ensure HACCP and safety standards are followed at all times
• Performs 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 recurring 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

COMPENSATION:
The Salaried rate for this position is $60,940.00 to $65,000.00.

BENEFITS:
Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

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.