Buyer, Ops

gategroup•Seattle, WA

6d•$90,000 - $93,600

About The Position

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 $90,000 - $93,600 Per Year Benefits Paid time off 401k, with company match Company sponsored life insurance Medical, dental, vision plans Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans Employee Assistance Program Commuter benefits Employee Discounts

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent required
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
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

Nice To Haves

College degree in related discipline or with experience in related discipline preferred
Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations a plus
Multi-lingual a plus

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 shortages
Monitors inventory, usages, waste, and stock differences of materials and assures all products are wholesome for customer use
Assists units in generating and establishing an accurate daily requisition system which is monitored, and maintained monthly through cycle changes for any BOM and Forecasting errors
Audits and ensures accuracy of purchase requisitions and purchase orders
Monitors responsible units to assure that an accurate food, beverage and controllable materials inventory is kept
Follows Purchasing and Control Policies and Procedures and assures follow up on vendor forecasts, movements, and shortages
Participates in the corporate SPIRIT program along with any MIB or vendor managements system
Understands and ensures compliance with TCM regional and corporate programs, policies and product specifications
Ensures unit maintains and reports accurate product substitution log and ensures appropriate follow up actions due to impact on materials cost
Ensures all Monthly KPI’s are met up to an including, DOH, Food Cost, Material Controls (AVT) are met
Consistently maintains a professional image in all relationships and interactions with suppliers, customers and other employees
Audits requirement report to assure forecasting through the system as required.
Assures involvement in EOM inventory Process to assure all materials are properly inventoried
Assures cost of local materials are managed in system as access is provided.
Performs special projects and other duties as required