Purchasing Manager
Salary: $60,000- $70,000
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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
Key Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing activities for food, beverage, equipment, and operational supplies.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support daily operations and event needs.
- Develop purchasing forecasts based on event schedules, historical usage, and business demands.
- Build and maintain vendor relationships to ensure product quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery.
- Monitor purchasing costs and identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce expenses.
- Partner with culinary, warehouse, concessions, premium, and operations teams to anticipate product and supply needs.
- Oversee inventory controls, including cycle counts, month-end inventory, product rotation, and variance reporting.
- Review purchase orders, invoices, deliveries, and receiving documentation for accuracy.
- Resolve vendor, delivery, product quality, and inventory discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with Levy purchasing procedures, food safety requirements, and storage standards.
- Analyze purchasing and inventory data to identify usage trends, control waste, and support financial goals.
- Support and develop purchasing and warehouse team members while maintaining accountability for departmental standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, inventory management, or related experience.
- Experience in a high-volume food and beverage, hospitality, sports, or entertainment environment preferred.
- Experience managing vendor relationships, purchasing processes, and inventory controls.
- Working knowledge of procurement and inventory management systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Experience analyzing inventory, purchasing, and financial reports.
- Knowledge of food and beverage products, product rotation, storage, and food safety standards.
- Experience with budgeting, cost controls, forecasting, and waste reduction.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred.
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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
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1563948
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