SR FOOD PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Morrison Healthcare Morrison Healthcare , a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the _Power of Food_ to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafu00e9s to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nationu2019s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcareu2019s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually. Job Summary As a Purchasing specialist you will Oversee the storeroom operation while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff. Ensures proper ordering, receiving, storing, and inventorying of supplies and food for patient/tray line, production, retail/cafeteria service, and catering and Enviornmental services. Key Responsibilities: u2022 Develop, initiate and communicate action plans to achieve account purchasing initiatives u2022 Act purchaser for all food and catering activities u2022 First point of support for purchasing questions u2022 Vendor setup and management u2022 Advise management on strategies to achieve purchasing compliance goals u2022 Develop supplier diversity initiatives and track and monitor the results Preferred Qualifications: u2022 Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of purchasing experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training u2022 Good knowledge of food and inventory trends with a focus on operation while maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment for the staff, u2022 P&L accountability and contract-managed service experience is desirable u2022 Experience with cash retail operations u2022 Possess accurate data-entry skills, computer skills, and be detailed oriented with great organizational skills u2022 Knowledge of food industry and/or purchasing strongly preferred. u2022 Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail and the Internet u2022 Must be willing to participate in patient satisfaction programs/activities u2022 Serv Safe certified highly desirable Apply to Morrison Healthcare today _Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA_ Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story ( Associates at Morrison Healthcare are offered many fantastic benefits. + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life Insurance/ AD + Disability Insurance + Retirement Plan + Flexible Time Off + Paid Parental Leave + Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state) + Personal Leave + Associate Shopping Program + Health and Wellness Programs + Discount Marketplace + Identity Theft Protection + Pet Insurance + Commuter Benefits + Employee Assistance Program + Flexible 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. 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 Angelesu2019 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: 1501226 Morrison Healthcare MICHAEL GREMBA [[req_classification]]

Created: 2026-02-25