Purchasing Manager

POSITION: Purchasing Manager

DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage

REPORTS TO: Director of Food & Beverage

FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt

LEGENDS GLOBAL

Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach.

Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues.

The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career.

Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Orders, receives, and manages product inventory.
• Rotates inventory practicing FIFO (first in, first out)
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of warehouse and concession stands.
• Product transfers: pre-event and during event, ensures proper storage.
• Set-up and tear-down of portable concession locations and satellite warehouse locations as determined by event needs.
• Assist with recording of monthly inventory.
• Assist with the laundering of concession uniforms.
• Assist with cleaning of foodservice equipment including fryers, grills, and other equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legend Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. 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.

EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 6 months foodservice experience and/or training; fast food experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide (basic mathematics skills).
• Ability to communicate and execute instructions via radio (walkie talkie) Ability to regularly move and lift to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work within a “team” oriented environment.
• Requires the ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: Grand Rapids Complex

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.