Assistant Purchasing Manager | Wintrust Arena and McCormick Place Convention Center

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the world's leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.

 

We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:  

• We treat each other fairly and with respect.
• We act with integrity.
• We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We give back to our global community.

 

More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

Overview

The Assistant Purchasing Manager reports to the Director of Food and Beverage and is responsible for ordering, receiving, inventory management and controls. Maintain proper food safety standard and HACCP controls including tracking and recording of temperature. Support department needs by sourcing requested items, pricing of equipment and placing orders. Daily entry of company's inventory management system and maintaining show records. Scheduling and management of departments represented work forces.

 

This role will pay an hourly wage of $25 - $27. 

 

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

About the Venue

McCormick Place located in downtown Chicago is the largest and most flexible Convention Center in North America., With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space, the campus proudly hosts some of the world's largest and most prestigious conventions, meetings, and trade shows, welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Understands and effectively communicates OVG policies and procedures

Communicates with all internal teams and understand the information needed to support the Concessions and Suites/Catering operations

Facilitates the purchasing, requisition and distribution process

Purchases food, beverage, and supplies based on event schedule

Delegates tasks to warehouse lead, warehouse staff and linen/uniform room staff

Oversees sanitation and safety of warehouse

Communicates vendor performance and service to Director of Food and Beverage

Makes informed and cost-effective decisions pertaining to product, receiving, storage and distribution

Assists in monthly inventory

Use of progressive discipline of staff when necessary

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in purchasing and/or contract administration and negotiation related to procurement activities required

Must have strong knowledge of food and beverages and be up to date on current trends

Extensive knowledge of Quest or similar food service program

Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize effectively

Strong knowledge of PC software, including proficiency in Excel and Word and using email

Proven abilities to lead and develop staff

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Must be able to work flexible schedule

Experience working with union employees and understanding Collective Bargaining Agreement preferred

Ability to take tasks that are not clearly defined and appropriately define problem, propose and implement solutions

ServSafe and TIPS/BASSET certified

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

EEO

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Employment Type: OTHER