Culinary Purchasing Specialist

Bon Appetit Position Title: Culinary Purchasing Specialist Salary: 90,000-105,000 Other Forms of Compensation: Our Passion is Food! At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people! Job Summary In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following: Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant purchasing of food, equipment, and small wares to support daily operations Maintain visibility and control over food ordering, delivery tracking, and receiving activity, timely documentation and recovery of shortages, damages, discrepancies, and credits Serve as the primary purchasing contact for the culinary department for food ordering. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other departments and vendors. Position Goal: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing and executing purchasing and material flow activities across food, equipment, and smallwares, ensuring products are properly sourced, ordered, tracked, and received in alignment with operational needs, financial controls, and Bon Appétit purchasing compliance requirements. The Purchasing Manager serves as a key operational partner to Culinary, Operations, Finance, and external vendors, while supporting the General Manager of Purchasing through strong execution, process discipline, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities Execute food purchasing activities, including order placement, tracking, follow-up, and coordination with the culinary department Manage ordering and tracking of smallwares and equipment, including lead times, delivery scheduling, and receipt Request, review, and evaluate vendor quotes to support sourcing decisions and approved purchasing strategies Create, issue, and manage purchase orders in accordance with established purchasing policies and procedures Oversee P-Card usage to ensure compliance with purchasing policies, budget limits, approvals, and reconciliation requirements Monitor deliveries and receiving activity to identify and resolve shortages, damage, discrepancies, and vendor credits Communicate food buy alerts, availability changes, and purchasing updates to Culinary and other relevant teams Maintain accurate purchasing logs, trackers, and documentation to support visibility, reporting, and audit readiness Coordinate purchasing activity across departments, including Culinary, Operations, Facilities, and Finance, to align ordering with operational needs Support shipping and receiving coordination related to food, equipment, and smallwares purchasing Follow established purchasing SOPs and contribute to continuous improvement of purchasing and ordering processes Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, hospitality, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Minimum of 5 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience, with a strong emphasis on food ordering Demonstrated experience managing food vendors, order placement, delivery tracking, and issue resolution Experience purchasing and tracking culinary equipment and smallwares Proficiency with purchasing systems, spreadsheets, and tracking tools (strong Excel skills required) Working knowledge of P-Card policies, purchase orders, and purchasing compliance requirements Ability to analyze quotes, pricing, and vendor terms to support purchasing decisions Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines Clear written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-department and vendor coordination Apply to Bon Appetit today! Bon Appetit is a member of Compass Group USA. Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( Associates at Bon Appetit are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/ AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Time Off Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) Associate Shopping Program Health and Wellness Programs Discount Marketplace Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Commuter Benefits Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Paid Parental Leave Personal Leave 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. Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Bon Appetit maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1529634 Bon Appetit

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