SPECIALIST, PURCHASING SR - NEW ORLEANS, LA

Compass Group USA; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Plan

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

Morrison Healthcare in New Orleans region is hiring a Sr. Purchasing Specialist to oversee storeroom operations, ensure safe, sanitary environments, and manage ordering, receiving, storing and inventory for patient services, catering and environmental services.

The role requires purchasing experience, strong data-entry and computer skills, and the ability to develop supplier diversity and purchasing strategies with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of purchasing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food and inventory trends with a focus on safety.
• P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience desirable.
• Experience with cash retail operations.
• Accurate data-entry skills and strong organizational ability.
• Familiarity with the food industry and/or purchasing is preferred.
• Proficient computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet.

Responsibilities

• Develop, initiate and communicate action plans to achieve account purchasing initiatives.
• Act purchaser for all food and catering activities.
• First point of support for purchasing questions.
• Vendor setup and management.
• Advise management on strategies to achieve purchasing compliance goals.
• Develop supplier diversity initiatives and track results.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Data entry

Detail oriented

Cash handling knowledge

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

• We are hiring immediately for a Sr. Purchasing Specialistposition.

Make a difference in the lives of people, your community, and yourself. At Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, you’ll join a culture that values caring for people, fostering belonging, and creating moments that truly matter. Here, your work has purpose: to nourish patients, caregivers, and communities while upholding the highest standards of detail, quality, and excellence in every meal served.

For more than 70 years, Morrison has supported leading health systems nationwide with culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise. With more than 31,000 dedicated team members, including 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, we empower and uplift each other by working together, take responsibility for our commitments, and believe in helping one another achieve more together by realizing our unlimited potential.

Job Summary

As a Purchasing specialist you will Oversee the storeroom operation while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. Ensures proper ordering, receiving, storing, and inventorying of supplies and food for patient/tray line, production, retail/cafeteria service, and catering and Enviornmental services.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, initiate and communicate action plans to achieve account purchasing initiatives
• Act purchaser for all food and catering activities
• First point of support for purchasing questions
• Vendor setup and management
• Advise management on strategies to achieve purchasing compliance goals
• Develop supplier diversity initiatives and track and monitor the results

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of purchasing experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
• Good knowledge of food and inventory trends with a focus on operation while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff,
• P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Experience with cash retail operations
• 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
• Must be willing to participate in patient satisfaction programs/activities
• Serv Safe certified highly desirable

BENEFITS FOR OUR TEAM MEMBERS

• Full-time and part-time positionsare offered the following benefits: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identify Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and other voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Full-time positions also offerthe following benefits to associates: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Application Deadline: applications are accepted ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.

Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace.

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