Director of Purchasing - Northwest Stadium

Compass Group•Hyattsville, MD

10d•$97,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Director of Purchasing is responsible for the overall operation of the Warehouse department, including maintaining accurate inventory controls. This individual will be responsible for maintaining relationships with vendors, ensuring competitive pricing, and overseeing payables and receivables. They will also maintain processes and procedures for all items ordered and received, and direct and supervise department staff to ensure optimal productivity.

Requirements

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.
Experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of Associate's Degree preferred.
Minimum of three years related experience in field.
Knowledge of school nutrition / food industry and/or purchasing strongly preferred.
Serv Safe certified highly desirable.

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.