PURCHASING MANAGER - K12 FOOD SERVICE - WINSTON SALEM, NC

Position Title: PURCHASING MANAGER - K12 FOOD SERVICE - WINSTON SALEM, NC

Chartwells K12's goal is to make sure students leave the cafeteria happier and healthier than they came in, by serving food kids love to eat and creating custom dining programs. With more than 16,000 associates in 4,500 schools, ranging from large public institutions to small charter and private schools, Chartwells K12 is built on decades of food, education and operational experience driven by top culinary, nutrition, wellness, and sustainability talent. For more information, visit .

Job Summary

Working as the Purchasing Manager for a public K-12 school district, you will be responsible for executing, achieving, and maintaining quality and efficiency standards across all purchasing processes. This role requires strong leadership and effective management to ensure organizational priorities are met while contributing to the district’s financial strength and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicates with key team and management associates relative to purchases consistent with needs and specifications.
• Ensures weekly inventory is correct and there are no errors before submission
• Negotiates pricing and purchase goods and ensure delivery in a timely manner.
• Reviews shipments to ensure products received are consistent orders.
• Compiles monthly reports
• Works with MS Excel to manage inventory and purchasing process

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of Associate's Degree preferred
• Minimum of three years related experience in field
• Must have full knowledge of purchasing procedures, food, beverage and printing products
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and ordering systems
• Good knowledge of food and inventory trends with a focus on operations
• P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable
• Possess accurate data-entry skills, computer skills, and be detailed oriented with great organizational skills
• Knowledge of school nutrition / food industry and/or purchasing strongly preferred.
• Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet
• Serv Safe certified highly desirable

Apply to Chartwells Schools today!

Chartwells Schools is a member of Compass Group USA

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. 

Chartwells K-12 maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Associates at Chartwells K-12 are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

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 for paid time off benefits information.