PROCUREMENT MANAGER - SACRAMENTO, CA
Salary: $68,640 - $80,000 / year
Other Forms of Compensation: Yearly Bonus Opportunity
*Based out of Sacramento with travel up to 25% to Modesto Branch
Growth. Opportunity. Excellence.
Canteen brings break time to everyone. We combine food, service, and experience backed by industry-leading technology to help companies create a better workplace and connect their employees. Canteen’s solutions include markets, office coffee and snacks, unattended retail, and culinary.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their dedication, collaboration, and passion fuel our growth. Interested in joining our team? You bring the enthusiasm, customer service, and commitment; we’ll supply the opportunity and innovation. Together, we’ll continue to transform our industry.
Come grow with us. We are Canteen.
Job Summary:
The Procurement Specialist supports Canteen’s foodservice operations by sourcing, purchasing, and leading supplier relationships for snacks, beverages, coffee, equipment, and other products essential to our vending, micro-market, and dining solutions. This role ensures that our clients receive high-quality products at competitive costs while maintaining supplier compliance, food safety, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Food & Beverage Procurement
• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers for snacks, beverages, coffee, and related food service products.
• Monitor industry trends and consumer preferences to ensure product offerings are competitive and innovative.
• Maintaining KPIs of in stock levels through effective ordering, managing the warehouse levels and weekly inventory process.
Equipment & Supplies
• Support procurement of warehouse equipment and consumables used in operations and supplied to our customers.
• Ownership of vendor management that supports the operation of the warehouse, forklifts, totes, ladders, driver supplies.
Supplier & Vendor Management
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring performance on cost, quality, and service metrics.
• Track supplier compliance with food safety, sustainability, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and provide recommendations for improvement.
Cost, Compliance & Efficiency
• Analyze spend data to identify cost savings, consolidation, and sourcing opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to Compass Group’s purchasing policies, contracts, and regulatory requirements.
• Support national account programs and leverage purchasing power across business units.
Cross-functional Collaboration
• Partner with operations and distribution teams to align purchasing decisions with client needs.
• Work with marketing and merchandising teams on product mix, seasonal launches, and promotional programs.
• Provide reporting and insights into leadership on pricing trends, category performance, and supplier risks.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Foodservice Management, or related field (preferred).
• 2–4 years of procurement or supply chain experience, preferably in the foodservice, hospitality, or consumer packaged goods industry.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage categories, market trends, and vendor networks.
• Proficiency with ERP/procurement systems and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, analysis).
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
Apply to Canteen today!
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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. 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.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Canteen maintains a drug-free workplace.
Associates at Canteen are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 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)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
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 for paid time off benefits information.
Req ID: 1466713
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Leticia Pinon
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