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Our established plumbing solutions company is seeking a strategic Purchasing Manager to drive our procurement activities and lead our purchasing and warehouse teams to new levels of excellence. You'll split your time between office-based strategic planning and hands-on operational oversight, ensuring smooth coordination between purchasing, warehouse, and construction teams.

Purchasing ManagerLeading Solutions Company - ConfidentialCompetitive Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 annuallyAre you an experienced procurement professional ready to take the lead in managing a dynamic purchasing operation? Our established plumbing solutions company is seeking a strategic Purchasing Manager to drive our procurement activities and lead our purchasing and warehouse teams to new levels of excellence.About the RoleAs our Purchasing Manager, you'll be at the heart of our operations, responsible for sourcing equipment, materials, and services while managing critical vendor relationships. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting directly to the Branch Manager, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's efficiency and profitability.What You'll DoLead Procurement Strategy:•	Purchase materials, fixtures, and supplies including large direct orders•	Review and manage all new construction purchase orders and approvals•	Monitor material and purchase levels to protect cash flow•	Maintain accurate costing and vendor information in internal systemsBuild Strategic Partnerships:•	Meet with vendors to negotiate pricing and develop partnerships•	Maintain strong relationships with major builders' purchasing teams•	Process quarterly, bi-annual, and annual manufacturer rebates•	Continuously improve sourcing strategiesLead Operations & Teams:•	Direct warehouse supervisor on inventory management and operations•	Lead the monthly inventory team and ensure accuracy•	Oversee proper receiving and tracking of all fixtures and materials•	Run scheduled reports and maintain department oversightWhat You BringRequired Qualifications:•	Associate's degree in Business Administration (Bachelor's preferred)•	Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing or logistics•	Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)•	Experience with inventory software and management processes•	Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 poundsKey Competencies:•	Self-starter with ability to work independently•	Strong attention to detail and organizational skills•	Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities•	Sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information•	Strong communication and relationship-building skillsWhat We Offer•	Competitive salary range of $55,000 - $65,000 based on experience•	Full-time, stable position with an established industry leader•	Opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing team•	Direct reporting relationship to the Branch Manager•	Professional growth opportunities in a dynamic environmentWork EnvironmentThis position operates in a professional office environment with regular interaction with warehouse operations. The noise level is typically low to moderate. You'll split your time between office-based strategic planning and hands-on operational oversight, ensuring smooth coordination between purchasing, warehouse, and construction teams.Ready to Join Our Team?If you're ready to take your procurement career to the next level with a company that values quality, professionalism, and efficiency, we want to hear from you. This confidential opportunity offers the chance to make a real impact in a growing organization.Equal Opportunity Employer | Drug-Free Workplace | ADA Compliant

OpExpert Consulting

Purchasing Manager

Alliance/Partner Management

Analysis Skills

Business Administration

Cash Flow

Communication Skills

Construction

Continuous Improvement

Detail Oriented

Information Technology & Information Systems

Inventory Levels

Inventory Management

Lift/Move 50 Pounds

Logistics

Materials Tracking

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Plumbing

Pricing

Problem Solving Skills

Procurement Management

Procurement Strategy

Profit & Loss

Purchase Orders

Purchasing/Procurement

Sourcing Strategy

Strategic Planning

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

Team Lead/Manager

Vendor/Supplier Relations

Warehousing

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Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc. Augusta University Medical Center is 478-bed Adult Hospital and a 154- Children's Hospital provides patient meals, cafeteria services, clinical nutrition, and catering services.

Role Overview:
Do you want high visibility, challenging opportunities, and a rewarding environment? Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef 3 for Augusta University Medical Center located in Augusta, Georgia. Augusta University Medical Center is 478-bed Adult Hospital and a 154- Children's Hospital provides patient meals, cafeteria services, clinical nutrition, and catering services. The Executive Chef will support Patient Services, Retail and Catering operations.  The ideal candidate for this roll will have production and culinary. Learn more about Augusta University Medical Center at <a href="https://augustahealth.org" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">https://augustahealth.org</a> The Executive Chef provide direct support up to 15-20 associates to help create enjoyable culinary experiences, exceeding culinary and service expectations while enhancing client program objectives. This position manages all aspects of back of the house operations in both patient services and retail, including ordering, inventory, staff training and development.  This position will also be responsible for all catering events on site.

What You'll Do:
<ul><li>a strong culinary background, with the demonstrated ability to stay current with new culinary trends.</li><li>excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to maintain the highest of standards and implements company policies.</li><li>strong management skills and previous experience working in a high-volume facility.</li><li>high end catering and dining experience and a passion for culinary arts. </li><li>a strong production culinary background, ideally in an up-scale restaurant/retail/catering environment.</li><li>experience leading and engaging a culinary team, with exceptional human resource and supervisory/management skillset.</li><li>menu planning experience and a strong understanding of current culinary trends.</li><li>proven to effectively communicate to multiple audiences and develop strong relationships with customers.</li><li>the ability to multitask and proven effectiveness in a high standards driven environment.</li><li>a strong understanding of forecasting, food cost management, purchasing, inventory and labor management concepts.</li><li>he ability to successfully lead, develop and train a team.</li></ul>

What We Offer:
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include: <ul style="margin-top:0in"><li>Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs</li><li>401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions</li><li>Paid Time Off and Company Holidays</li><li>Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement</li></ul>More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

What You Bring:
<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in"> Have experience overseeing the patient tray line.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">FMS: monitoring, Audits, implementation and standardization for new menus.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">be responsible for Food and Physical Safety and annual training for all hourly associates.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">Gold Check audits: conduct audits, create action plans based on audit findings. Responsible for keeping and updating GC audit books.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">Procurement: Work with vendors on procurement items. Responsible for purchasing manager and purchasing financial audits.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in">improve and standardize catering and banquet services, create menus based on client needs.</li><li>implement innovative and fresh ideas in retail.</li></ul>

Who We Are:
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide. Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete <a href="https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/dbdf3c39f65e4cd49eda84cc599389ab" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">this form</a>.

Qualifications & Requirements:
Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience Minimum Management Experience - 3 years    Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in food or culinary services including restaurants, fast food, vending, catering services, institutional services, mall food courts, etc.

Worldwide Leader in Food and Facilities Management for Over 50 Years

 
Sodexo was founded in 1966 by Pierre Bellon in Marseilles France and is still majority family owned today. For over 50 years, we have partnered with some of the world’s biggest companies, backed by employees in countries across the globe.

 
Everything we do is about improving people’s daily lives. We believe healthy school meals make kids do better. That relaxed patients recover faster. And organizations with engaged employees perform better. With our unique wide range of integrated services, this is what our On-site, Benefits and Rewards and Personal Home services do every day.

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