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Senior Buyer, Operations

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gategroup logoGategroup · Los Angeles, CA
$85K–$95K/yrFull-timeOn-siteToday
AuditingClassificationComplianceExcelForecastingSAP
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Requirements

  • Education:
  • A high school diploma or equivalent required
  • College degree in related discipline or with experience in related discipline preferred
  • Work Experience:
  • At least 2 to 5 years wholesale or multi-unit food purchasing experience required
  • Experience in food safety control practices a plus
  • SAP experience preferred
  • Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)
  • Knowledge of HACCP, quality management and Six Sigma.
  • Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations.
  • Knowledge of quality auditing, inspection methods.
  • Must be detail oriented
  • Intermediate level of Microsoft Office Tool Skills such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Proficient in SAP
  • Must have strong organizational skills, able to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills, interacts well with multiple departments, as required.
  • Must be able to work with little supervision.
  • Must have general food knowledge and culinary concepts.
  • Language / Communication Skills:
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • 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
  • Budget / Revenue Responsibility: N/A
  • Organization Structure
  • Direct Line Manager (Title): Manager, 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 Leadersh

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 useSupports unit(s) in generating and establishing and accurate daily requisition system which is monitored, and maintained monthly 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 kept.Ensures vendor compliance with required corporate, local agency and federal government (FDA) guidelines for proper sanitation, food handling and temperature control (HACCP) practices in unitManages any 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 insures 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 to the Manager, Central Purchasing, the Senior Buyer is responsible for 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. Oversees and ensures the accuracy of information received from the responsible unit(s). Monitors the SAP Coordinator activities to support the responsible unit(s) Annual Hiring Range: $85,000-$95,000/Per Year

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