Job Description

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 Restaurant Associates? Imagine joining a team that's at the top of their game. Come to work at Restaurant Associates and learn from the pros how to serve thousands of visitors in some of the world's best venues. Because of what we do, more than 30,000 guests enjoy an unforgettable experience every day. Learn. Grow. Serve. It's a winning combination. Join us.
Job Summary
In accordance with provincial legislation and our commitment to transparent hiring practices, the compensation range for this position is provided. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Canadian work experience is not required. Please note that artificial intelligence tools are utilized in the applicant screening process.
This is a posting for an existing job vacancy.
Pour respecter la legislation provinciale de l'Ontario et assurer la transparence de nos pratiques d'embauche, nous rendons publique la plage salariale de ce poste. La remuneration finale sera determinee en fonction des qualifications, de l'experience et de l'equite interne. Une experience de travail au Canada n'est pas requise. Veuillez noter que des outils d'intelligence artificielle sont utilises dans le processus de preselection des candidatures.
Il s'agit d'un affichage pour un poste actuellement vacant.
Pay range is $51,200 to $70,000.
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for in-unit management of product inventory, vendor relations, intra-unit requisitions and purchase orders.
Now, if you were to come on board as our Purchasing Manager, 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
• Oversee in-unit logistics, including transportation of food to local sites
• Completes scheduling of team members
• Practices proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment
• 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
• Establish in-unit vehicle operations procedures and maintenance schedule

Think you have what it takes to be our Purchasing Manager? We're committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here's how we'll know you are the best fit:

• Able to communicate effectively with management team, associates, and guests by speaking and comprehending English
• Exceptional reading, writing, math, and computer skills required
• Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products
• Must have a valid Ontario Class G driver's license
• May be required to perform diverse physical tasks
• Must be able to work extended shifts of 10 hours or more as business dictates
• Must be flexible with schedule and able to work different shifts
• Must be able to reach, lift, stoop, bend and perform extensive standing and walking (including stairs) throughout shift

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 for further information.

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