SR PURCHASING SPECIALIST

Morrison Healthcare

Salary : 70,000 - 75,000

Pay Grade : 13

Morrison Healthcare is a leading national food and nutrition services company exclusively dedicated to serving more than 600 hospitals and healthcare systems. Morrison's hospital kitchens, restaurants, and cafés feature socially responsible practices and exceptional guest experiences. The company's comprehensive Mindful Choices wellness and sustainability platform includes the latest in healthful eating and an understanding of behavioral change in food consumption. Morrison's alignment with Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) Hospital Healthy Food Initiative positively impacts up to 41 million patients and 500 million hospital meals annually. Morrison has been named one of Modern Healthcare's "Top 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare" for the past five years, and Training Magazine's Top 125 organizations for the past six consecutive years. The company is a division of Compass Group and has more than 1,200 registered dietitians, 300 executive chefs, and 17,000 professional food service team members.

Job Summary

Traveling Sr. Purchasing Specialist - Morrison Healthcare

Schedule : 10 Days On / 4 Days Off

Travel : 80-100% (Southeast Region)

70 - 75K

Morrison Healthcare is seeking a Traveling Sr. Purchasing Specialist with a strong culinary background to support multiple hospital locations. This role provides onsite purchasing, inventory, and operational support during vacancies, transitions, and openings. Candidates must be experienced chefs with high-volume food purchasing expertise.

Responsibilities

Manage high-volume food purchasing using approved vendors and systems

Maintain accurate inventories, par levels, and order guides

Monitor food cost, quality, and product availability

Support Executive Chefs and Directors to align purchasing with menus and production needs

Provide temporary onsite purchasing coverage for multiple accounts

Troubleshoot supply issues and ensure product continuity

Train unit teams on purchasing procedures, inventory tools, and compliance

Support food safety, HACCP, ServSafe, and regulatory purchasing requirements

Required Qualifications

Culinary background required - must have chef experience

5+ years of high-volume food purchasing experience in foodservice or healthcare

Strong knowledge of food specifications, cost control, and menu-driven purchasing

Ability to travel on a 10 / 4 rotation

Proficiency with purchasing and inventory systems

ServSafe certification or ability to obtain

Preferred

Compass Group or healthcare foodservice experience

Proven success improving food cost, accuracy, and purchasing efficiency

Strong communication and training skills

What We Offer

Competitive salary and travel compensation

Full benefits package

Career growth within Morrison and Compass Group

Apply to Morrison Healthcare today!

Morrison Healthcare is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http : / / www.compass-usa.com / our-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 (https : / / www.compass-usa.com / wp-content / uploads / 2023 / 08 / 2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf) or copy / paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

https : / / www.compass-usa.com / wp-content / uploads / 2023 / 08 / 2023_WageTransparency_MorrisonHealthcare.pdf

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. 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 : 1483706

Morrison Healthcare

MICHAEL GREMBA

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