FOOD PRODUCTION MANAGER / PURCHASING MANAGER - SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE

Compass Group USA Inc•Bronx, NY

35d•$65,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

SUNY Maritime College has an immediate opening for a Senior Purchasing & Production Manager. SUNY Maritime is a Merchant Marine College with a fully seaworthy training ship! The successful candidate will be required to procure all necessary food and kitchen items for both the college and the training ship. This position will also require you spend 60 days aboard the training ship at sea each summer! The Senior Purchasing & Production Specialist will be responsible for developing procurement guidelines that comply with established regulations, assist with kitchen production and support operational goals of food service contract.

Requirements

Minimum of one to three years of purchasing experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training.
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.

Nice To Haves

ServSafe certified highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintains an order schedule to assure products are in stock and avoid out of stock.
Receives and collects product orders from different departments.
Tracks and places daily orders to various vendors.
Reviews all orders before submitting to vendors.
Reviews inventory levels and compare to orders before submitting to vendors.
Reviews usage projections and compare to orders before submitting to vendors.
Completes daily communication with vendors in a high level professional manner while practicing email etiquette.
Maintains excellent vendor and client relations.
Works with different departments to facilitate a smooth day to day operation.
Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related results as needed.