SR PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Salary: 70,000 - 75,000Pay Grade: 13  Morrison 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 cafés 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 HealthcareSchedule: 10 Days On / 4 Days OffTravel: 80–100% (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. 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, ServSafe, 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• Ability to travel on a 10/4 rotation• Proficiency with purchasing and inventory systems• ServSafe certification or ability to obtainPreferred:• Compass Group or healthcare foodservice experience• Proven success improving food cost, accuracy, and purchasing efficiency• Strong communication and training skillsWhat We Offer:• Competitive salary and travel compensation• Full benefits package• Career growth within Morrison and Compass GroupApply to Morrison Healthcare today!Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USAClick here to Learn More about the Compass Story Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits.  MedicalDentalVisionLife 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) 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.https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdfCompass 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:  1483706Morrison Healthcare MICHAEL GREMBA [[req_classification]]