ALMOST 8 WEEKS OFF WITH PAY YEARLY PLUS A SALARY OF UP TO $101,000 AND Paid Sick Leave, Tuition Remission for Employee and Dependents, Retirement, Insurance and More! Reporting to the Senior Associate Director, responsible for the procurement of all food, beverages, supplies, specialty food service equipment, uniforms and small wares for all Dining Services operations in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, regulations and codes. The total value of yearly procurement shall exceed 20 million dollars. Bachelor's degree in business, restaurant management, or related field and 7 years of restaurant, food supplier or catering management experience with concentration on kitchen culinary OR food and beverage distribution and purchasing functions. An associate's degree in culinary arts OR additional experience may be substituted for the degree.Outstanding ability to organize and interpret usage data, product specifications, purchasing trends and other relevant data and recordsThorough knowledge of the principles and practices of high volume food service operation; of food selection, preservation, preparation and storage; of the practices and processes of food and beverage procurement, ordering, distribution, supply change management and receiving. Ability to forecast food and beverage requirements, monitor food trends, monitor conditions and harvest trends and futures, to operate warehouse equipment and refrigerated delivery trucks, to negotiate pricing, discounts, allowances and deviated pricing. Outstanding oral and written communication and logistics, culinary and planning skills. Knowledge of supply chain functions, HACCP and state and university procurement policies and procedures. Ability to use computers and software related to inventory, food ordering, food production and recipe management. Ability to lead, train, supervise and motivate a diverse work team. FOR BEST CONSIDERATION APPLY BY October 12, 2019 at:ejobs.umd.eduComplete the profile application and attach your cover letter, resume and the names, titles and phone numbers of three professional references and apply for Dining Services Procurement Administrator. NOTE: if you do not get a receipt for your application, you have not applied