SR PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Sr. Purchasing Specialist Morrison Healthcare Morrison Healthcare is seeking a 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 expertise in high-volume food purchasing. Responsibilities: Manage high-volume food purchasing using approved vendors and systems Maintain accurate inventories, par levels, and order guides Monitor food cost, quality, and product availability Support Executive Chefs and Directors to align purchasing with menus and production needs Provide temporary onsite purchasing coverage for multiple accounts Troubleshoot supply issues and ensure product continuity Train unit teams on purchasing procedures, inventory tools, and compliance Support food safety, HACCP, and regulatory purchasing requirements Required Qualifications: Culinary background required must have chef experience 5+ years of high-volume food purchasing experience in foodservice or healthcare Strong knowledge of food specifications, cost control, and menu-driven purchasing Proficiency with purchasing and inventory systems ServSafe certification or ability to obtain Preferred: Compass Group or healthcare foodservice experience Proven success improving food cost, accuracy, and purchasing efficiency Strong communication and training skills What We Offer: Competitive salary and travel compensation Full benefits package Career growth within Morrison and Compass Group Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits. Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance/AD Disability Insurance Retirement Plan Flexible 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. 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Morrison Healthcare maintains a drug-free workplace. Req ID: 1486884