Job Summary

Assist in the management of food-related purchasing, supply chain management, and contracting within the Purdue Dining & Culinary department. Manage supplier and operator relationships, arrange agreements to leverage purchasing volume, and rationalize the supplier base and inventory to an optimum level. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Food Science, Food Service Management or related field. 
• Two years of procurement experience, or business administration involving procurement functions 
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.           
• Possess high-integrity, excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal and intercultural relations, conflict resolution, customer-driven focus, analytical skills, organizational skills, and strong decision making. 
• Must be able to demonstrate success in process review and improvement: challenging the status quo and champion change. 
• Must have negotiation and supplier management experience or aptitude 
• Proven ordering and inventory management skills. 
• Ability to use business knowledge, innovative thinking and sound judgment to effectively resolve problems. 
• Exhibit strong procurement life-cycle, process management and project management skills 
• Ability to recognize trends and execute adjustments with internal and external partners, capitalizing on both strategic and tactical opportunities. 
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point. 
• Must have an understanding of Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing principles and contract laws. 
• ServSafe certification or ability to become certified within first year of employment.  
• Ability to lift 50# and work in a below-freezing environment for inventory purposes. 

        
What is helpful:

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) 
• Knowledge and experience in foodservice markets
   
  Experience with purchasing food equipment  
• Experience in sustainable supply systems management 

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary 
• https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

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