Food Service Procurement Coordinator (Emerging Careers)

Food Service Procurement Coordinator (Emerging Careers) | Onsite, Cary, NC 

Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 2:00pm

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We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

About the job

The Food Service team is looking for a Food Service Procurement Coordinator (Emergine Careers) who is a team player that can work independently while providing high quality output.  This individual will utilize their problem-solving skills, strong customer focus and analytical skills to assist the procurement team. 

As a Food Service Procurement Coordinator (Emerging Careers), you will:

• Source food and supplies according to Food Service standards including cost comparison, quality assessment, and availability/logistics.
• Place orders for food-related products and services from multiple contracted suppliers according to food service requisitions.
• Unpack and check goods received against purchase orders or invoices.
• Verify that quality, size and quantity of delivery meet specifications and that the price on the invoice agrees with purchase order.
• Maintain records of received goods, noting defects and rejecting unsatisfactory items.
• Post credits for items not received or refused.
• Examine, stock, and distribute materials in inventory.
• Process internal customer orders and shipments to meet specified deadlines and schedules, to include pick-up and delivery of items.
• Process invoices for payment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 70 pounds on a regular basis.
• Typically requires previous clerical experience, which may include order processing and/or inventory control.
• Associate's degree in Inventory Control, Purchasing, Business Administration, or Accounting or Warehouse operating experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required to operate a company vehicle periodically.
• An equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform detailed tasks accurately and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Exhibits interpersonal skills with suppliers, customers, and employees.
• Ability to interact productively with people in a customer service format.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Prior food service experience.
• Good skills using computer hardware and a user’s knowledge of various software applications.
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• ServSafe or Equivalent Certification.

World-Class Benefits  

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include...
  • PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
  • HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

Additional Information:

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. 

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