Purchasing manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Levy Sector

Position Title : Regional Supply Chain Purchasing Manager

Pay Grade : 15

Salary Range : $90,000 - 110,000 and or based off experience

Other Compensation : 18% bonus potential

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About Levy

The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

Job Summary

The role of Regional Supply Chain Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing supply chain actions within the Special Events division consisting of Motorsports and Festivals, recommending change for supply chain practices and establishing plans for purchasing that are the best for the company and the guests. Partnering with Regional Director of Supply Chain Purchasing to deliver value through quality products. This is a Hybrid position. 60% travel is expected.

• Oversee of four key roles of responsibilities inclusive of buying, warehouse management, payment management, and inventory control
• Provide project leadership to end users during the roll-out of Levy's new purchasing & supply chain system
• Aid the Regional Director of Supply Chain Purchasing to implement innovations that improve Levy's supply chain, by processes, systems, or structure
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with senior leaders and other relevant stakeholders to drive collaboration and address performance issues
• Identify new supply chain capabilities by monitoring internal and industry practices to make recommendations for change
• Leverage leading supply chain management procedures to improve existing capabilities in synchronized fashion
• Create and execute end-to-end project plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs
• Manage cross-functional teams, establishing a project culture of accountability, including with teams of non-reports to provide timely and high-quality deliverables
• Coach location personnel to proactively evaluate supply chain performance and establish policies that hold teams accountable for results
• Own the regional supply planning cycle for season planning to establish purchasing plans that effectively meet demand requirements without compromising financials or guest satisfaction
• Manage monthly reporting process to monitor regional supply chain performance and drive accountability for results
• Exercise analytical rigor while developing solutions and estimating benefits
• Nature and Scope Typically reports to Regional Director of Supply Chain Purchasing
• Ensures that all security, safety and sanitation standards are achieved
• Works closely and partner with regional teams dedicated to other business functions
• Ability to deal with sensitive, controversial or complicated data
• Expected to proactively determine priorities and action plans to achieve Company objectives
• Face situations that have a variety of interpretations and require careful evaluation

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Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group / Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass / Levy, 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. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

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Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.