Junior Purchasing Manager
A large and reputable CRG client who is globally recognized as a leader within the food services industry is seeking a Junior Purchasing Manager to join their team. This client offers some of the industries leading work/life balance, outstanding benefits, and ample opportunities for growth within the organization. This opportunity offers candidates a hybrid work schedule and the ability to make an immediate impact once settling into the role.
Compensation: $80,000-$100,000/annually
Location: Charlotte, NC
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-5 (M & F Remote - Tu, W, Th, On-site)
Benefits:

• 401K – 50% company match on the $1 up to 6%; company pays $0.35 on the $1 up to 6% with the option to provide an additional $0.15
• 33.5 PTO/Holidays – 4 weeks of PTO/Sick Days + 12 Paid Holidays + 3 Paid Half Days
• Multiple Health, Vision, Dental Insurance plans
• Long- & Short-Term Disability
• FREE Life Insurance Policy
• FREE Lifestyle Health Coaching & Wellness Rewards
• FREE Starbucks, Juice Bar, Breakfast, and Lunch on-site DAILY

Responsibilities:

• Communicates with key team and management associates relative to purchases consistent with needs and specifications.
• Negotiate/communicate with outside vendors
• Perform cost formulas and prepare cost models
• Ensures weekly inventory is correct and there are no errors before submission
• Negotiates pricing and purchases goods and ensures 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

Qualifications:

• Minimum of Associate's Degree required
• Minimum of three years related experience in field
• Strong presentation/professional/negotiation communication skills
• Must have 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
• 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.
• Pivot tables & VLOOKUP experience

Category Code: JN016, JN014