Senior Buyer, Operations

gategroup•Los Angeles, CA

6d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

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)

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent required
At least 2 to 5 years wholesale or multi-unit food purchasing experience required
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.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

College degree in related discipline or with experience in related discipline preferred
Experience in food safety control practices a plus
SAP experience preferred

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
Supports unit(s) in generating and establishing and accurate daily requisition system which is monitored, and maintained monthly 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.
Ensures vendor compliance with required corporate, local agency and federal government (FDA) guidelines for proper sanitation, food handling and temperature control (HACCP) practices in unit
Manages any 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 insures 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