Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.  Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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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).

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.

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

· 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

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.

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.