What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF PURCHASING position at Compass Group Careers?
Salary: 65K-75K
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Pay Grade: 13
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About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.
Job Summary
As a Purchasing Director, you will be responsible for purchasing, warehousing and inventory management activities at a specific unit/location. This includes implementing best practices, driving supply chain process improvements, and employing location purchasing teams.
Detailed Responsibilities
- Maintains "show quality" of all areas at all times
- Leading all location level facets of buying, warehouse management, payables adherence and inventory control
- Working with the operations and culinary teams to achieve budget and performance goal
- Proactively manage vendors
- Maximizing the utilization of Levy’s purchasing and supply chain system
- Working with the Home Office to set up new vendors as needed - ensuring they meet all necessary insurance and safety standards
- Overseeing the regular completion and rotation of inventory
- Working with the culinary and operations team to maximize compliance with Levy’s Managed Order Guide
- Ensuring the timely placing of orders
- Management of order delivery schedule and pricing list
- Understands all menus, product offerings, packaging and pricing
- Establishes rapport with team members, management and partners
- Employs good safety and sanitation practices
- Practices proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment
- Achieves assigned budget goals
- Contributes to required daily reporting
- Contributes to the completion of required department reports and assists in compiling information at month-end closing
- Ensures team members adhere to Levy Company guidelines as stated in the team member training manual and employee handbook
- Ensures that all security, safety and sanitation standards are achieved
- Ensures all products are properly stored, rotated and dated in accordance with the Levy guidelines
- Managing product transfers and requisition sheets to ensure accurate tracking of product
- Monitors inventory procedures for accountability
- Ensuring accurate keying of invoices
- Leading the management and maintenance of all Birchstreet (procurement system) processes and data
- Working with culinary and operations teams to optimize cost of goods
- Forecasting items with vendors
- Identifying slow and dead stock items, working with culinary and operations teams to address the issue
- Working with operations teams loading of product to locations
- Uses all performance management tools to provide guidance and feedback to team
- Promotes a cooperative work climate, maximizing productivity and morale
- Interviews, hires, trains and develops team members according to Levy guidelines
- Displays a positive attitude towards team members
- Other responsibilities, as needed
Job Requirements
- Experience in Supply Chain or Purchasing
- Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Hospitality or similar is preferred
- High level of computer literacy
- Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
- Curiosity for new technology and industry trends
- Passion for hospitality, food, and retail
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Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, 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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off Plan
- 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)
Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.
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 for paid time off benefits information.
