A Fresh Approach To Great Results.
Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending, to facilities management and support services. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it.s our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success:
Job Description:
Our Passion is Food!
At Bon Appetit Management Company we are committed to two things, great food and outstanding service! At Bon Appetit you won't find our managers referring to a corporate recipe book or our chefs microwaving the lunch special. We do not have standardized recipes or central commissaries, instead, our chefs and managers are expected to stay abreast of current culinary trends and bring cutting edge food into their cafes. We are a restaurant company that operates in contract food service. That means you will have the freedom to be creative, take risks, and truly shine. We are committed to our staff growing, trying new things, and learning all that they can. Our rapid growth and breadth of accounts translates into exciting opportunities for our people!
Working for Bon Appetit Management Company will allow you the opportunity to work with GREAT people like yourself! You will be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do.
POSITION SUMMARY: Apply analytical skills, product and supply chain knowledge to carry out a wide range of duties related to responsible sourcing/procurement in a fast-paced, industry-leading environment. |
This is an opportunity for a strong candidate to work with one of the fastest-paced and most intentional responsible sourcing (procurement) groups in food service. We oversee procurement for food, beverage, and ancillary food service products at Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, serving 150,000+ meals/week. The manager, vendor relations will be an integral part of the Vendor Relations and Category Management department as we perform an essential support function for Bon Appétit @Google in Mountain View.
The Vendor Relations and Category Management department ensures that food, beverage, and service products meet our high standards, are routinely in stock with preferred vendors, that service and quality conflicts are resolved on a timely basis, overall program integrity is maintained, new products are considered and smoothly introduced when needed, chef or manager inquiries are handled expeditiously, and progress on meeting goals is routinely analyzed and reported to onsite BA leadership. Our work is guided by the policy goals outlined in the Google culinary, nutritional, and responsible sourcing philosophies, as well as Google food safety requirements.
Ensure excellent relations and service with distributors and suppliers. Meet with key vendors quarterly or more frequently as needed to assess their commitment to our program, including supply chain integrity, innovation potential, food safety, capacity to serve our changing needs and pricing optimization opportunities. Perform key analytical analyses and basic product research related to procurement. Integrate the Responsible Business Framework into your activities.
POSITION OBJECTIVES: |
In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
MAJOR DUTIES/FUNCTIONS/TASKS: |
Meet with key vendors quarterly to assess their commitment to our program, including supply chain integrity, innovation potential, food safety, capacity to serve our changing needs and pricing optimization opportunities.
Conduct and review analyses to support our vendor relations program and special initiatives.
Work closely with Foodbuy, the group purchasing organization that supports all of Bon Appetit Management Company and Compass Group.
Thoroughly understand the food and other products purchasing model to be able to communicate it succinctly and effectively, and evaluate new opportunities efficiently.
Engage with our culinary leadership and clients to understand and respond to their changing needs. be a member of a team that makes quarterly presentations.
Be an engaged member of the Risk Management Committee for product recalls and withdrawal and designate functions as appropriate.
MINOR DUTIES: |
Liaise with other BA accounts in the Bay Area to learn from and share information to everyone’s advantage.
Handle new vendor inquiries expeditiously.
Keep abreast of inflation news.
Note: Job duties are subject to change as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS: |
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills to be able to gain the confidence of distributors, suppliers, Bon Appétit leadership and Google Food team members chefs, managers, colleagues, and Foodbuy representatives.
Excellent analytical ability
Excellent English skills in written, oral and graphical/visual presentations.
Basic knowledge of food system issues including social and environmental impacts.
Culinary background desirable but not required.
Knowledge of food safety standards a plus.
Willingness to speak publicly and host a large group of chefs and talk about a product, supplier, or other issues.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: |
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
Stand, talk or hear, and taste or smell.
Walk; use hands or fingers, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: |
Ability to speak, read, and comprehend simple and complex instructions, short and long correspondence and memos in English.
Ability to write simple and complex correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small- and medium-sized group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Great People. Great Service. Great Results.
At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you're looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry's best.
Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Job ID: JC10061553451