Yale University
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Salary Range : $68,000.00 - $120,500.00
Overview
Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Management and Sustainability, the Sourcing and Procurement Manager provides support during the initiation of vendor engagements. This position is responsible for placement of orders, monitoring shipment logistics, aiding the communication of shortages, substitutions, and product updates to operation managers. They will adhere to the Yale Hospitality core objectives of sustainability and sourcing, as well as effectively articulate the mission to third party vendors and food partners.
In accordance with the Yale Sustainability Office and the Yale Sustainable Food Project, the role works to ensure adherence to approved third party rating programs including AASHE, STARS programs for food and non-food items. This role will require occasional travel.
Required Skills And Abilities
Proven project management, organizational, analytical, and consultative skills. Ability to manage multiple projects to deadline amidst competing priorities.
Well-developed leadership and interpersonal communication, oral, written, and organizational skills
Thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word
A demonstrated commitment to goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and an ability to work with diverse constituencies.
Preferred Skills And Abilities
Food service management experience; prior large volume purchasing and procurement exposure.
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification preferred.
Principal Responsibilities
Assist with in-depth probing and fact-finding conversations to gather information and provide accurate guidance to community members, including new vendor setup, credit verification forms, tax exemption documentation and relevant accounting processes, as well as creating purchase requisitions for final approval in the appropriate system.
Work closely with the Yale Hospitality culinary team, the Director of Supply Chain and Sustainability, and Yale Hospitality leads to ensure the integrity of items in the menu management and purchasing systems. Coordinate the collection and dissemination of supplier nutrition, pricing, UOM, sustainability and other information to maintain data integrity in both systems and perform routine audits.
Maintain a calendar of cyclical purchasing activities, sourcing events, and other recurring activities; assist in researching item specifications and availability, and communicate product and logistical issues that could impact food production or operations.
Aid in resolving invoices and distribute timely reporting and analysis of vendor statistical data. Stay informed on industry trends to guide future purchasing and prevent interruptions in food preparation and production.
Perform other relevant duties as needed.
Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Posting Date 09/23/2025
Job Category Manager
Bargaining Unit NON
Compensation Grade Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile Manager; Program Leader (24)
Time Type Full time
Duration Type Staff
Work Model Location: 246 Church Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Location 246 Church Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Background Check Requirements : All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.
Health Requirements : Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer : Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
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Salary Range : $68,000.00 - $120,500.00
Overview
Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain Management and Sustainability, the Sourcing and Procurement Manager provides support during the initiation of vendor engagements. This position is responsible for placement of orders, monitoring shipment logistics, aiding the communication of shortages, substitutions, and product updates to operation managers. They will adhere to the Yale Hospitality core objectives of sustainability and sourcing, as well as effectively articulate the mission to third party vendors and food partners.
In accordance with the Yale Sustainability Office and the Yale Sustainable Food Project, the role works to ensure adherence to approved third party rating programs including AASHE, STARS programs for food and non-food items. This role will require occasional travel.
Required Skills And Abilities
Proven project management, organizational, analytical, and consultative skills. Ability to manage multiple projects to deadline amidst competing priorities.
Well-developed leadership and interpersonal communication, oral, written, and organizational skills
Thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Excel, Word
A demonstrated commitment to goals of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and an ability to work with diverse constituencies.
Preferred Skills And Abilities
Food service management experience; prior large volume purchasing and procurement exposure.
Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification preferred.
Principal Responsibilities
Assist with in-depth probing and fact-finding conversations to gather information and provide accurate guidance to community members, including new vendor setup, credit verification forms, tax exemption documentation and relevant accounting processes, as well as creating purchase requisitions for final approval in the appropriate system.
Work closely with the Yale Hospitality culinary team, the Director of Supply Chain and Sustainability, and Yale Hospitality leads to ensure the integrity of items in the menu management and purchasing systems. Coordinate the collection and dissemination of supplier nutrition, pricing, UOM, sustainability and other information to maintain data integrity in both systems and perform routine audits.
Maintain a calendar of cyclical purchasing activities, sourcing events, and other recurring activities; assist in researching item specifications and availability, and communicate product and logistical issues that could impact food production or operations.
Aid in resolving invoices and distribute timely reporting and analysis of vendor statistical data. Stay informed on industry trends to guide future purchasing and prevent interruptions in food preparation and production.
Perform other relevant duties as needed.
Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Posting Date 09/23/2025
Job Category Manager
Bargaining Unit NON
Compensation Grade Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile Manager; Program Leader (24)
Time Type Full time
Duration Type Staff
Work Model Location: 246 Church Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Location 246 Church Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Background Check Requirements : All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.
Health Requirements : Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer : Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Note : Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.
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