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University of Michigan Dining Contract Manager in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Dining Contract Manager
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
Department Summary
Michigan Dining comprises nineteen on-campus cafes and markets, nine residential dining halls, Michigan Bakery, and the Michigan Catering unit. Our 500 professional and 1,200 student employees are committed to creative, healthy, and nutritious foods, international cuisines, and sustainability throughout all dining operations. You will report to the Director of Systems Management. For the full job description, pleaseclick here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gMpn-WFGO2hM4ONVqeHQTLEMerizpx-m/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103952910996172267970&rtpof=true&sd=true) .
Why Work at Michigan?
Benefits at the University of Michigan
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. This position is on site, with the opportunity for occasional hybrid work.
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities*
For complex procurement issues, serve as Dining's liaison to internal & external partners for food, beverages, supplies, equipment, and services
Oversee regular and student staff engaged in supporting Dining's procurement work
Establish an environment of team and individual accountability
In collaboration with Dining directors and managers, student life staff, administration, and others, plan and direct the administrative, operational, and developmental activities of departmental management systems including contracts, nutrition, and procurement for food, beverages, supplies, equipment, and services used by Michigan Dining
Promote communication between Michigan Dining and Student Life and other university departments. This includes Housing, Student Life Tech Solutions (SLTS), Student Life Business & Finance (SLBF), Capital Projects, and Student Life Facilities
Communicate product recall information in collaboration with Dining's Senior Safety Specialist and UM's Environmental, Health & Safety department
Lead food program procurement decisions for the department, with collaboration from operational directors and other Dining team members for food, beverages, supplies, equipment, and services
Facilitate food system production controls; and maintain accurate records for ordering
Coordinate the formulation of bid specifications for food, beverages, supplies, equipment, and services
Coordinate product research and audits product testing completed by Chefs
Dining coordinator for annual equipment purchasing process in collaboration with SLBF Procurement & develop accurate record of all Dining Capital equipment. Be the Dining department coordinator between Dining & the University for bi-annual capital equipment inventory
Demonstrate hands-on management, proactive leadership, and the high-quality results and customer service standards
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, hospitality management, business administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in team leadership roles, procurement, and administrative management of supply chain.
Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory experience, which may include student/temporary staff
Experience with start-to-finish Request for Proposal processes.
Experience in fiscal management.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Additional Information
This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.
Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.
Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.
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U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
259213
Working Title
Dining Contract Manager
Job Title
Contract Administrator Senior
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Dsa Housing Services
Department
MI Dining - Administration
Posting Begin/End Date
1/22/2025 - 2/08/2025
Salary
$68,450.00 - $78,750.00
Career Interest
Purchasing
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