Purchasing Specialist

Position: PURCHASING SPECIALIST
Canteen

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* Position Title:

PURCHASING SPECIALIST*
* ** Shift: Onsite, 6:30 AM - 3 PM*
* ** Salary: $58,000 - $62,000*
* ** Other Forms of Compensation:
** none

** _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._  Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we'll supply the  _opportunity_  and innovation.  Together, we'll continue to transform our industry.

** _Come grow with us. We are Canteen._*
* ** _This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the 'job search' in People Hub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in People Hub, by clicking on 'referral tracking.'

For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email *
* ** Job Summary*
* The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for developing procurement guidelines that comply with established regulations and support operational goals of the school nutrition program.

** Key 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 compare to orders before submitting to vendors.

Reviews usage projections and compare 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.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* 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 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

** Apply to Canteen today!*
* _Canteen is a member of Compass Group USA_

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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…