PURCHASING OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - REMOTE
Salary: $55,000 - 65,000 (commensurate with experience)
Who is Foodbuy?
We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world’s largest contract food and support services provider.
Why Foodbuy?
We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates’ careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment.
Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST, which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency. People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.
Job Summary
The Purchasing Operations Analyst is responsible for the management of contract data input and maintenance, data mapping, pricing audits and review of information for data integrity. Purchasing Operations Analyst supports data input for new client onboardings and distribution transitions. Duties include communicating with Account Managers, Category Managers, suppliers, other internal stakeholders and our clients.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate creation of monthly price audits for multiple clients using pivot tables and vlookups
- Review accuracy of pricing audits for discrepancies and anomalies for submission to clients or distributors.
- Analysis of price audit to create summary for easy understanding of discrepancies for clients and distributors
- Problem Solving abilities to research issues found in the analysis of the price audit
- Provides contract entry support for department for contract management systems with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
- Understand all pricing components and pricing information documentation to review, validate, and ensure accurate implementation in the contract management system.
- Maintain data entry requirements by following data program techniques, contract and item attributes, and procedures
- Resolve discrepancies using standard procedures by returning incomplete and inaccurate documents to the assigned category manager for resolution
- Review integrity of contract data for accuracy by correcting or deleting information as needed
- Meet deadlines required for vendor pricing, which may be variable by distribution entity, client, and agreement type
- Meet deadlines required for pricing audits, which may be variable by distribution entity, client, and agreement type
- Assist with contract development and compliance, performance, and client specific requirements.
- Manages process of confirming and updating product and pricing data to support core contracted business, new client onboarding, and DC transitions
- Deliver against process and accuracy improvement targets to deliver improved results.
- Provide contract management data entry and reporting support to team as needed.
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Years of Experience in Field/Career: 5
- 3-5 years’ experience in purchasing, finance, project management or data analysis
- 1-2 years’ Foodservice supply chain experience preferred
- Intermediate to Advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, v lookups, filters etc.)
- Adept at data analytics and data integrity within the supply chain industry
- Adept at adhering to strict deadlines with competing demands
- Self-motivated and an ability to perform in a fast-paced, process driven organization with high levels of accountability and flexibility.
- Associates / Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field.
- Ability to interact effectively with internal departments and external customers and represent the organization in a professional manner
Apply to Foodbuy today!
Foodbuy is a member of Compass Group USA
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Associates at Foodbuy are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- 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.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_CorpAndFoodbuy.pdf
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.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Foodbuy maintains a drug-free workplace.
Req ID: 1532552
Foodbuy
Margaret Lovette
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