Director of Purchasing
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About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.
Job Summary
With over 50,000 employees across 300 locations delivering $4 billions in revenue per year, Levy are responsible for
millions of memorable guest experiences across some of the most iconic locations in the country.
The role of Director of Purchasing is responsible for overseeing, managing and optimizing our purchasing
practices across Levy. Partnering with vendors and locations to deliver value through the delivery of the right product, at the right place, at the right time.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the managed order guidelines for the organization – ensuring optimized availability and options balancing our location product needs with our aim to optimize product lines across the Company.
- Oversee the creation and update of Levy’s standard operating procedures (known as Core Signatures) in relation to Purchasing.
- Liaise with the Compass Food Buy team to identify opportunities for product rationalization and to rectify any issues in supply.
- Support the global tasting process by shortlisting potential suppliers, products, costings, and execution.
- Lead development and implementation of Levy’s supply chain strategy to build effective systems and processes and drive performance across the global virtual supply network.
- Develop and implement the short- and long-term strategy for supply chain development and lead the cross functional team to establish highly effective processes.
- Partner with the Risk Management team to ensure all supplier applications are vetted from a safety and sanitation perspective.
- Oversee escalation of supplier issues with vendors to ensure rapid resolution and minimize disruption to operations.
- Review and approve technical reports and documents related to supply chain activities.
- Oversee the management of supplier agreements.
- Maintain information on the Purchasing team intranet site, Levy Dish.
- Support the Regional Purchasing team with any special requests or projects.
- Ensure rapid distribution of any internal alerts regarding product issues or recalls.
- Provide global communications to the field in a timely manner.
Experience
- Experience overseeing complex purchasing operations
- Experience managing a range of stakeholder relationships across multiple functions
Skills & Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus in business or supply chain management
- Excellent written and verbal communications skill
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Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, 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.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off Plan
- 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)
Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. <span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely,<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> click here<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> for paid time off benefits information.
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