Buyer, Operations

About this role

We’re looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone’s journeys better. Reporting the Materials Manager or SC Director 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 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. Supports the management of materials inventory in the unit. Annual Hiring Range: • $65,000 - $ 70,000 Per Year

Location: 30 Inip Dr, Inwood NY 11096

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  

• Employee Discounts  

• Free hot healthy meals for unit operations roles  

Main 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 shortages

• Monitors inventory, usages, waste, and stock differences of materials

• 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

• Is responsible for posting accurate food, beverage and controllable materials inventory. 

• Follows Purchasing and Control Policies and Procedures and assures follow up on vendor forecasts, movements, and shortages

• 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

Qualifications Education: • A high school diploma or equivalent required

• 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

• Practical experience managing inventory and materials

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 these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:     

Excellence  

• We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.  

• We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our   mistakes   and bettering ourselves.  

Passion  

• Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.  

• We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.  

Responsibility  

• We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.  

• We always look out   for   each other –creating a safe workplace environment is everyone’s responsibility .  

Respect  

• Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our

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