Senior Purchasing Specialist - K12 FOOD Service - Winston Salem, NC

Job Summary

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.• Analyzing financial reports, price proposals and other financial data to determine reasonable prices for goods and services• Balancing cost and quality to procure the best quality of goods or services for the lowest price in adequate amounts.• 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 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

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 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)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

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.