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    Assistant Purchasing Manager - Chicago, United States - Oak View Group

    Oak View Group
    Oak View Group Chicago, United States

    1 week ago

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    Description

    Oak View Group:

    Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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    Overview:

    The Assistant Purchasing Manager reports to the Director of Food and Beverage and is responsible for ordering, receiving, inventory management and controls. Maintain proper food safety standard and HACCP controls including tracking and recording of temperature. Support department needs by sourcing requested items, pricing of equipment and placing orders. Daily entry of companys inventory management system and maintaining show records. Scheduling and management of departments represented work forces.

    This role will pay an hourly wage of $25 - $27.

    For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

    About the Venue:

    McCormick Place located in downtown Chicago is the largest and most flexible convention center in North America., With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space, the campus proudly hosts some of the worlds largest and most prestigious conventions, meetings, and trade shows, welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year.

    Responsibilities:

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Understands and effectively communicates OVG policies and procedures

    Communicates with all internal teams and understand the information needed to support the Concessions and Suites/Catering operations

    Facilitates the purchasing, requisition and distribution process

    Purchases food, beverage, and supplies based on event schedule

    Delegates tasks to warehouse lead, warehouse staff and linen/uniform room staff

    Oversees sanitation and safety of warehouse

    Communicates vendor performance and service to Director of Food and Beverage

    Makes informed and cost-effective decisions pertaining to product, receiving, storage and distribution

    Assists in monthly inventory

    Use of progressive discipline of staff when necessary

    Other duties as assigned

    Qualifications:

    Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and/or contract administration and negotiation related to procurement activities required

    Must have strong knowledge of food and beverages and be up to date on current trends

    Extensive knowledge of Quest or similar food service program

    Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize effectively

    Strong knowledge of PC software, including proficiency in Excel and Word and using email

    Proven abilities to lead and develop staff

    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

    Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

    Must be able to work flexible schedule

    Experience working with union employees and understanding Collective Bargaining Agreement preferred

    Ability to take tasks that are not clearly defined and appropriately define problem, propose and implement solutions

    ServSafe and TIPS/BASSET certified

    Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.:

    At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

    EEO:

    Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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