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Purchasing Manager

Req ID: 1471514
Category: Purchasing/Procurement- SALARY
Brand: Eurest Dining Group
Location: Toronto, ON
Posting Date: October 14, 2025

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Who Are We?

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

What’s in it for you?

Join an award-winning culture. We have been recognized for being a Great Place to Work, in addition to being selected as a FORTUNE Global 500 Company, Best Workplaces Retail & Hospitality, and FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies.
The opportunities with us are endless. As the world’s largest food and support services company, we offer an extensive range of learning and career opportunities for all our associates.
Health & Safety. The health and safety of our associates, clients and guests has always been our top priority. We have the right processes in place to ensure our teams have the support they need to stay safe, while helping to keep our guests safe.
Health Benefits. For our eligible associates, we offer comprehensive health, vision, and dental care coverage.
A Focus on Mental Health and Wellness. just now is our Mental Health and Well-Being initiative that was created to share credible resources with our associates and the communities we serve on a variety of topics, including mental, physical, spiritual, and financial wellbeing. Visit our Stronger Together Compass website at www.strongertogethercompass.com. We also have an Employment Assistance Program which provides our associates with access to 24/7 support, resources, and information.
We are as diverse as our guests. We believe diverse and inclusive environments support innovation and collaboration, and benefit our associates, clients, and customers. We are committed to Listen, Learn, and Act and our Diversity Inclusion Action Councils (DIAC) are associate led groups that seek to foster inclusion through cultural awareness, engagement and appreciation of diversity. We are Stronger, Together!

Job Summary

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for in-unit management of product inventory, vendor relations, intra-unit requisitions and purchase orders.

Now, if you were to come on board as our Purchasing Manager, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

Maintains “show quality” of all areas at all times
Understands all menus, product offerings, packaging, and pricing
Establishes rapport with associates, management, and partners
Employs safety, security and sanitation guidelines and practices
Oversee in-unit logistics, including transportation of food to local sites
Completes scheduling of team members
Practices proper product control and handling of all inventory and equipment
Oversees execution of required daily reporting and completion of required department reports and compiles information at month end closing
Reviews forecasts and schedules to meet operational needs and desired targets
Thoroughly and accurately uses applicable Compass systems (Purchasing Systems, Point-of-sale, Timekeeping systems, etc.)
Oversees inventory procedures for accountability and ensures inventory best practices are in place
Uses all performance management tools to provide guidance to team and to ensure lines of communication are open between management and associates
Establish in-unit vehicle operations procedures and maintenance schedule

Think you have what it takes to be our Purchasing Manager? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you are the best fit:

Able to communicate effectively with management team, associates, and guests by speaking and comprehending English
Exceptional reading, writing, math, and computer skills required
Ability to taste and evaluate food and beverage products
Must have a valid Ontario Class G driver’s license
May be required to perform diverse physical tasks
Must be able to work extended shifts of 10 hours or more as business dictates
Must be flexible with schedule and able to work different shifts
Must be able to reach, lift, stoop, bend and perform extensive standing and walking (including stairs) throughout shift

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact PeopleHub@compass-canada.com for further information.