Purchasing Coordinator - SGHS Brunswick - Food

Job Description

The Purchasing Coordinator is responsible for assisting management with administrative tasks including, but not limited to, ordering, data entry, vendor management, filing, etc. The Purchasing Coordinator will be required to interact with customers, visitors, vendors and employees in a professional and cheerful manner. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing purchasing and receiving tasks, which may be both physical and administrative in function, including ordering, distributing, and stocking product, responding to escalation, vendors and greeting staff
• Assists Purchasing Manager with tasks in relation to inventory management, ordering, record review and maintenance, etc.
• Answers product inquiries, where necessary
• Investigates and resolves escalations related and deliveries discrepancies 
• Maintain departmental memos and informative postings
• Operate technology, systems, and software such as copy/scanners, computers, MS Office and Birch Street

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; some college preferred. 2+ years administrative support experience.
• Excellent written/interpersonal communication and organizational skills. Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Purchasing and receiving experience, 1 year minimum.
• Ability to optimally connect with employees.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Strong digital literacy is required of Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) Internet, typing, other databases and spreadsheet software.
• Experience with Birch Street softwar is a plus.
• Candidates must have a culinary background. 

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. 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.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .