Canteen North America · 18 hours ago
Purchasing Specialist - New Hyde Park, NY
New Hyde Park, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $67K/yr
1+ years expCanteen North America is a company that combines food, service, and technology to enhance workplace experiences. They are seeking a detail-oriented Procurement Specialist to manage purchase orders, coordinate with vendors, and ensure materials flow efficiently within the supply chain.
Food and Beverage
Responsibilities
Maintain an order schedule to assure products are in stock and avoid out of stock situations
Receives and places product orders from different departments
Tracks and places daily orders to various vendors. All orders are reviewed prior to placing
Reviews inventory levels and usage projections prior to preparing orders
Completes daily communication with vendors in a high-level professional manner while practicing email etiquette
Maintains excellent vendor and client relations
Works with different departments to facilitate smooth day-to-day operation with respect to product needs, out of stock issues and product ETA’s
Accomplishes purchasing and organization mission by completing related projects as needed
Participate in technology upgrades and provide user knowledge as needed
Utilize new technology/reporting to reduce backorders
Reconciles cost differences between VOG and actual pricing. Interface with vendors in support of this objective
Sources new products as well as finding new sources for existing products as needed
Qualification
Required
Detail-oriented and proactive Procurement Specialist
Manage purchase orders
Coordinate with vendors
Partner closely with warehouse and operations teams
Strong analytical skills
Exceptional Excel proficiency
Ability to communicate clearly across multiple departments
Create and track purchase orders
Maintain accurate inventory coordination
Resolve invoice or billing discrepancies
Think quickly when backorders or delays occur
Identify pricing or quantity errors
Build trusted relationships with vendors and internal partners
Thrive in a fast-moving environment
Adapt easily to shifting priorities
Bring a friendly, team-focused attitude
Preferred
Minimum of one to three years of purchasing experience preferred, depending upon formal degree or training
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 food industry and/or purchasing strongly preferred
Must be experienced with computers; to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point), Outlook, E-mail
Serv Safe certified highly desirable
Bachelor's degree preferred
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
Company
Canteen North America
Canteen brings breaktime to everyone.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Erik Snyder
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Coffey
Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer
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