Purchasing Manager

Purchasing ManagerMorrison 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.Working as the Purchasing Manager will be responsible for executing, achieving and maintaining quality and efficiency standards of the location based purchasing processes and expectations through strong leadership and effective management, while supporting organizational priorities and contributing to the strength of the company's financial position.Key Responsibilities:Communicates with key team and management associates relative to purchases consistent with needs and specifications.Ensures weekly inventory is correct and there are no errors before submissionNegotiates pricing and purchase goods and ensure delivery in a timely manner.Reviews shipments to ensure products received are consistent orders.Compiles monthly reportsWorks with Excel and Visual Basic to manage inventoryPreferred Qualifications:Minimum of Associate's Degree preferredMinimum of three years related experience in fieldMust have full knowledge of purchasing procedures, food, beverage and printing productsKnowledge of Microsoft Office products and ordering systemsGood knowledge of food and inventory trends with a focus on operationsP&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirablePossess accurate data-entry skills, computer skills, and be detailed oriented with great organizational skillsKnowledge 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 InternetServ Safe certified highly desirableAssociates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan, flexible time off, paid parental leave, holiday time off, personal leave, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, and flexible spending accounts.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.