Purchasing and Inventory Specialist

Salary: $46,500-48,000 Location: Johnson City, TN Schedule: Generally Monday - Friday, with monthly weekend coverage Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.Job Summary The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for developing purchasing/procurement guidelines that comply with established regulations and support operational goals of the hospital. Trucks come by 6am Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Orders are due Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday by noon. The inventory is taken on the last day of the month. 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 Strong knowledge of food service, sanitation, inventory, purchasing and cost controls 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 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 Morrison Healthcare today! Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Flexible 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. 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1537475 Morrison Healthcare

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