SENIOR PURCHASING & PRODUCTION MANAGER (FOOD SERVICE) - SUNY MARITIME COLLEGE

Senior Purchasing & Production Manager

Location: SUNY Maritime College - BRONX, NY

Salary: $65,000 - $80,000

Other Forms of Compensation: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTO

At over 300 college & universities around the country, Chartwells Higher Education is re-inventing the on-campus dining experience. We are challenging the norm and setting new standards by investing in high-tech, food-infused social spaces that bring people together to promote meaningful relationships and interactions. We are food-forward difference makers, bound together by a desire to feed hungry minds and prepare students for success.

We are seeking hungry, humble and smart associates who are looking to join and grow with a diverse organization. We invite you to start your career journey with us and look forward to hearing from you.

Job Summary

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.

Key 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• ServSafe certified highly desirable.

Embark on a dynamic career journey with us, where innovation and creativity thrive, and your contributions make a tangible impact on campus life! Join our team and be part of crafting outstanding dining experiences at SUNY Maritime College!

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.

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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Chartwells Higher Ed maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at Chartwells Higher Ed are offered many fantastic benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD, disability insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off, associate shopping program, health and wellness programs, discount marketplace, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave, and personal leave.