College degree in related discipline or with experience in related discipline preferred
Work Experience:
1 to 2 years wholesale or multi-unit food purchasing experience required
Minimum 1 year of experience in food safety control practices (GMP's, SOP's, and HACCP) and quality program control preferred
Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
General food knowledge
Intermediate level Microsoft office tool skills (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong interpersonal skills, interact well with multiple departments as required
Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills
Able to work with little supervision
Detail oriented
Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations a plus
Language / Communication Skills:
Effective oral and written communication skills
Effective listening skills
Multi-lingual a plus
Job Dimensions
Geographic Responsibility: na
Type of Employment: Full-time
Travel %: up to 10%
Exemption Classification: Exempt
Internal Relationships: all internal departments
External Relationships: Suppliers and external customers
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regular Office Environment, may spend some time working in food storerooms
Budget / Revenue Responsibility: na
Organization Structure
Direct Line Manager (Title): Mgr, Central Purchasing or General Manager
Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): na
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0
Estimated Total Size of Team: 1
gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
Thinking - Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills
Engaging - Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
Inspiring - Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
Achieving - Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus
Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence , Passion , Responsibility and Respect . To demonstrate the
Benefits
Paid time off401k, with company matchCompany sponsored life insuranceMedical, dental, vision plansVoluntary short-term/long-term disability insuranceVoluntary life, accident, and hospital plansEmployee Assistance ProgramCommuter benefitsEmployee DiscountsMain Duties and Responsibilities:Using SAP or current ERP system including Materials and Production BOMs along with customer flight schedules to determine quantities of all customer-required food, beverage, and related menu components along with Kitchen Operational Materials.Follows appropriate forecasting and analyzing procedures of load factor trends to determine appropriate quantities of required product purchases, and to eliminate stock overages and shortagesMonitors inventory, usages, waste, and stock differences of materials and assures all products are wholesome for customer useAssists units in generating and establishing an accurate daily requisition system which is monitored, and maintained monthly through cycle changes for any BOM and Forecasting errorsAudits and ensures accuracy of purchase requisitions and purchase ordersMonitors responsible units to assure that an accurate food, beverage and controllable materials inventory is keptFollows Purchasing and Control Policies and Procedures and assures follow up on vendor forecasts, movements, and shortagesParticipates in the corporate SPIRIT program along with any MIB or vendor managements systemUnderstands and ensures compliance with TCM regional and corporate programs, policies and product specificationsEnsures unit maintains and reports accurate product substitution log and ensures appropriate follow up actions due to impact on materials costEnsures all Monthly KPI's are met up to an including, DOH, Food Cost, Material Controls (AVT) are metConsistently maintains a professional image in all relationships and interactions with suppliers, customers and other employeesAudits requirement report to assure forecasting through the system as required.Assures involvement in EOM inventory Process to assure all materials are properly inventoriedAssures cost of local materials are managed in system as access is provided.Performs special projects and other duties as requiredDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Equity / stock options
Additional Information
We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better.
Reporting the Manager, Central Purchasing, the Buyer assists with purchasing all food products and supplies according to airline specifications and approved suppliers. Monitors days on hand to meet financial requirements, and well as inventory levels in the unit. Coordinates all deliveries to ensure on time delivery for daily production requirements. Monitors menus and meal cycle changes for purchasing requirements. Checks the accuracy of information received from the responsible unit(s). Annual Hiring Range
$72,500 - 78,000 Per Year
Gategroup · Dallas Ft Worth, TX