Title: Director of Purchasing and Logistics
You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.
You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!
Why work with Levy Canada? Operating in over 200 locations across North America, Levy leverages unbridled creativity, custom strategies, impeccable service, and true love for great food to create unforgettable experiences at arenas, convention centres, entertainment venues and more.
From suites and concessions, to high-profile events, we are passionate about delivering the most memorable food and beverage experiences for our partners and guests.
Job Summary
The Director of Purchasing and Logistics is responsible for maintaining strong partnerships with all vendors, meet operations product needs on a timely basis and evaluate and recommend new products to enhance standards and increase profitability.
Now, if you were to come on board as our Director of Purchasing and Logistics, we’d ask you to do the following for us:
- Maintains “show quality” of all areas at all times
- Understands all menus, product offerings, packaging, and pricing
- Establishes rapport with associates, management, and partners
- Employs safety, security and sanitation guidelines and practices
- Completes scheduling of team members for all events
- Practices proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment
- Achieves daily sales, assigned cost goals and budget goals
- Oversees execution of required daily reporting and completion of required department reports and compiles information at month end closing
- Reviews forecasts and schedules to meet operational needs and desired targets
- Thoroughly and accurately uses applicable Compass systems (Purchasing Systems, Point-of-sale, Timekeeping systems, etc.)
- Oversees inventory procedures for accountability and ensures inventory best practices are in place
- Uses all performance management tools to provide guidance to team and to ensure lines of communication are open between management and associates
- Interviews, hires, trains, and develops associates according to Compass guidelines
- Can Do attitude
Think you have what it takes to be our Director of Purchasing and Logistics? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Purchasing and Logistics, with 3 years at a management level (preferably in foodservice)
- Able to communicate effectively with management team, associates and guests.
- Highly organized and ability to process large volumes of information.
- The ability to multi-task and work under pressure within time constraints.
- Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products
- May be required to perform diverse physical tasks
Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.
For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.
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