Purchasing Manager jobs in Illinois

Purchasing Manager manages procurement and purchasing operations and implements the strategy to provide the materials and services to meet organizational requirements for quality, volume, availability, and pricing. Maintains strategic supplier relationships, negotiates contracts, and implements systems for monitoring performance, assessing risk, and responding to changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain. Being a Purchasing Manager collaborates with other functions to define current and future inventory requirements and manage inventory levels. Implements processes and systems and utilizes technical tools to analyze data and increase responsiveness to material demands. Additionally, Purchasing Manager oversees auditing processes to ensure procurement and recordkeeping comply with any applicable industry or governmental regulations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Purchasing Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Purchasing Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Purchasing Manager
  • BLUE PLATE CATERING LTD
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Description

     

    Job Title: Purchasing Manager    Department: Operations

    FLSA:  Exempt     

    Reports to: Executive Chef

    Customary Days: Sunday - Saturday

    Customary Hours: Varies to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as business requires.

    Position Summary

    The Purchasing Manager is responsible for ensuring that the company secures the best product at the best price, in the required time frame, in order to manage and control food and labor costs. 

    Duties and Responsibilities

    • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, analyzing whether the supplier can produce the quality and quantity of goods needed, on time.
    • In conjunction with the Executive Chef, negotiate competitive prices and contracts on food and large scale items.
    • Place all food and cleaning supply orders with vendors, including revisions, in a timely manner.
    • Organize all orders, using order guides and purchase orders when required.
    • Verify accuracy of orders received with assistance from the receiving staff.
    • Meet with Line Supervisors daily to compile orders in conjunction with physical inventory of coolers and freezers.
    • Maintain daily inventory of cooler and storage areas to check accuracy of orders and maintain knowledge of products available.
    • Manage the Receiving Clerk, to include selection, training, and supervising of daily work assignments.  Act as a coach and mentor; managing performance by setting objectives, delivering performance reviews, providing ongoing performance feedback and administering corrective action when needed. 
    • Monitor kitchen emails throughout the day and respond as needed.
    • Attend production meetings.
    • Monitor monthly inventory, to include counting, entering, reviewing and correcting.
    • Maintain accurate data throughout CaterXpert systems.
    • Attend off-premise events as assigned.
    • Reconcile petty cash.
    • Compile weekly bid sheets for purchasing of proteins & produce.
    • Manage the kitchen laundry service. Checking in on towels & aprons as they are delivered.
    • Report to work in proper uniform as outlined in the Back of the House Dress Code Policy.
    • Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

    Requirements

     

    Job Requirements

    Education and Experience: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

    • Bachelor’s degree required.  A Culinary Arts degree is a plus.
    • 3 years of experience in a professional kitchen is required. 
    • Completion of City of Chicago Department of Public Health Certified Food Service Manager certification preferred, or ability to complete the certification within 90 days after date of hire.
    • Knowledge of these 3  platforms we use on a daily basis (CaterXpert, Cogs-Well, & Plate IQ)

    Essential Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

    • Ability to formulate flexible strategies and action plans to achieve results.
    • Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
    • Ability to function independently and intuitively in a fast paced environment.
    • Ability to manage confidential information and maintain its integrity.
    • Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
    • Strong computer skills that include proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs applications.
    • Possess a vast knowledge of produce and culinary products.

    Language Skills 

    Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently. Bilingual skills preferred.

    Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, taste and smell.
    • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch for 6 to 8 hours at a time.
    • Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
    • Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

    Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • May work in extreme heat and cold (non-weather and weather).
    • May work in wet conditions (non-weather and weather).
    • Noise level is low to moderate.
    • May work near toxic/caustic chemicals and with fumes or airborne particles.
    • Will work near moving or mechanical parts.
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Purchasing Manager
  • Chestnut Health Systems
  • Bloomington, IL FULL_TIME
  • Overview Chestnut Health Systems is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations. This pivotal role, based either in Bloomington or Granite City, requires strong leadership, excellen...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • Nirvana Management
  • Ridge, IL FULL_TIME
  • Sociale We are a female-owned cannabis company seeking to shape the future of the industry. We recently won an adult-use Social Equity license in the State of Illinois, and launched our first dispensa...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • NPAA
  • Lansing, IL FULL_TIME
  • Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) offers employees a generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses, merit increases and a annual bonus incentive plan. Employee...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • Impact Solutions Inc
  • Glenview, IL FULL_TIME
  • Join a global manufacturer in Northern Illinois as a Purchasing Supplier Manager where you will play a significant and strategic role in working with suppliers. To purchase the highest quality and mos...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Purchasing Manager
  • Bo/Gar Enterprises
  • Wyoming, IL FULL_TIME
  • NOW HIRING - Purhasing ManagerBo/Gar Enterprises prides itself on having a great company culture, and we invite you to see that for yourself.So if you:Are looking for medical insurance.Are you looking...
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Purchasing Manager
  • ADELANTE HEALTHCARE INC
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Job Details Job Location Adelante Healthcare Center Support Office - Phoenix, AZ Position Type Full Time Education Level...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Anaheim, CA
  • Food Talent Solutions has partnered with a repeat client that specializes in co-manufacturing of Sauces, dips, soups, gr...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Manager
  • Global Data Consultants
  • Oostburg, WI
  • Overview: GDC IT Solutions is currently seeking a Purchasing Manager in the Oostburg, WI area. Position Overview: Positi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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PURCHASING MANAGER
  • Direct Edge Media
  • Anaheim, CA
  • About the Company: Direct Edge Media is a fast paced and quickly growing printing company specializing in digital, offse...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Manager
  • Champion Homes
  • Laurinburg, NC
  • Posted 20-Mar-2024 (EST) | Laurinburg, NC, USA | Full Time Work in a place where your team values YOU. Champion Home Bui...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Manager
  • HDT Global
  • Tanner, AL
  • Join the team that is a leader in engineering, designing and manufacturing of leading-edge military expeditionary produc...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Manager
  • LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions, LLC
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • Overview: Purchasing Manager LAUNCH Technical Workforce Solutions is seeking an Purchasing Manager for a direct hire opp...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Purchasing Manager
  • Tri Pointe Homes Holdings, Inc.
  • San Diego, CA
  • Overview: Are you interested in joining a company culture where accountability, top performance, and teamwork are valued...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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