SR PURCASHING SPECIALIST

Traveling Sr. Purchasing Specialist Morrison HealthcareMorrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafs feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.Job SummaryTraveling Sr. Purchasing Specialist Morrison Healthcare Schedule: 10 Days On / 4 Days Off Travel: 80100% (Southeast Region) 70 - 75K Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Traveling Sr. Purchasing Specialist with a strong culinary background to support multiple hospital locations. This role provides onsite purchasing, inventory, and operational support during vacancies, transitions, and openings. Candidates must be experienced chefs with high-volume food purchasing expertise.ResponsibilitiesManage high-volume food purchasing using approved vendors and systemsMaintain accurate inventories, par levels, and order guidesMonitor food cost, quality, and product availabilitySupport Executive Chefs and Directors to align purchasing with menus and production needsProvide temporary onsite purchasing coverage for multiple accountsTroubleshoot supply issues and ensure product continuityTrain unit teams on purchasing procedures, inventory tools, and complianceSupport food safety, HACCP, ServSafe, and regulatory purchasing requirementsRequired QualificationsCulinary background required must have chef experience5+ years of high-volume food purchasing experience in foodservice or healthcareStrong knowledge of food specifications, cost control, and menu-driven purchasingAbility to travel on a 10/4 rotationProficiency with purchasing and inventory systemsServSafe certification or ability to obtainPreferredCompass Group or healthcare foodservice experienceProven success improving food cost, accuracy, and purchasing efficiencyStrong communication and training skillsWhat We OfferCompetitive salary and travel compensation Full benefits package Career growth within Morrison and Compass GroupBenefitsMedicalDentalVisionLife Insurance/ ADDisability InsuranceRetirement PlanFlexible Time OffPaid Parental LeaveHoliday Time Off (varies by site/state)Personal LeaveAssociate Shopping ProgramHealth and Wellness ProgramsDiscount MarketplaceIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)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. 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.