Purchasing Specialist

Full Time
Union City, CA 94587
Posted
Job description
Unit Description:

Are you seeking a rewarding and challenging career that allows you to make a difference?


Sodexo
is currently seeking a Purchasing Specialist, for a Commissary , located in Union City, CA. This acute care hospital provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies and has been named the “most preferred healthcare provider” in the region. This person will be responsible for ordering and inventory for this high volume, fast-paced environment.

Typical schedule: Tuesday – Saturday , 6am – 2pm (possibility of working holidays and weekends)

Prior experience purchasing for high-volume food and beverage accounts is a must
. The Purchasing Specialist will provide direct support to the Culinary Team. This position will be responsible for ordering raw ingredients ( including disposals, chemicals, office supplies and facility essentials), inventory, and proper receiving/storage procedures.

Responsibilities of this position will include:
  • Oversee and place daily orders (food, beverages, nutrition supplies, feeding supplies, equipment, etc.)
  • Work closely with vendors
  • Assist with proper product placement in storeroom and Coolers
  • Proper rotation of all product
  • Manage all Floor Stock and Clinic Deliveries
  • Computer skills: FMS, TMC, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
  • Organization of stockroom
  • Project management
  • Sysco Procurement knowledge
  • Knowledge of HACCP programs
  • General Sanitation

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Working for Sodexo:
At Sodexo, we believe every employee should have the resources to be their best. Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

You will find the ingredients for a great career in food service management specializing in Patient Services. With benefits including schedules that encourage work-life balance and continuing education opportunities, you’ll enjoy an improved quality of life that’s unique in the hospitality industry
What We Offer:
Sodexo offers fair and equitable compensation, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. While the budgeted range for the position is posted, Sodexo salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education and training.
Position Summary:
Responsible to place orders using a purchase ordering system. Orders products and services based on established contracts. May assist corporate procurement to define contract terms. Coordinates delivery times and works to achieve the lowest costs of materials from suppliers with consideration to quality, reliability, and urgency of need.
Key Duties
  • Purchases materials and supplies based on established contracts with manufacturers and other suppliers.
  • Coordinates Sodexo purchasing strategies to ensure that the Company is purchasing products/services at the most competitive prices and mark up structure, while accounting for the quality and service level required by the business line.
  • Ensures product availability and quality based on account operator needs. Manages inventory to reduce waste.
  • Assists with the resolution of product selection, distribution, pricing, cost control, receiving, and inventory control issues.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Basic Education Requirement - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

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