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PURCHASING MANAGER I - K12 FOOD SERVICE POTENTIAL NEW BUSINESS - COLUMBIA, SC

Chartwells K12
Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America
Full-time

Chartwells K12

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Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs.

With more than 16,000 associates in 4,300 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent.

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Job Summary

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 submission
  • Negotiates pricing and purchase goods and ensure delivery in a timely manner.
  • Reviews shipments to ensure products received are consistent orders.
  • Compiles monthly reports
  • Works with Excel and Visual Basic to manage inventory

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Minimum of Associate's Degree preferred
  • Minimum of three years related experience in field
  • Must have full knowledge of purchasing procedures, food, beverage and printing products
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ordering systems
  • 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
  • 30+ days ago
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