Buyer

Position Summary:

• 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Using SACS along with customer flight schedules and “Bill of Materials” (BOM) program determines quantities of all customer-required food and related menu components
• Follows appropriate forecasting and analyzing procedures of load factor trends to determine appropriate quantities of required product purchases
• Responsible for monitoring proper storage, rotation, and security of materials and assure all products remain wholesome and preventing loses thru spoilage
• Assists units in generating and establishing and accurate daily requisition system which is monitored in a timely manner, meeting production requirements
• Audits and ensures accuracy of purchase requisitions and vendor invoices prior to payment thorough our A/P process
• Reviews and verifies all invoices are accounted for in a given period
• Monitors responsible units to assure that an accurate food and controllable inventory is kept
• Ensures compliance with required corporate, local agency and federal government (FDA) guidelines for proper sanitation, food handling and temperature control (HACCP) practices
• Communicates company policies, objectives, procedures, and safety guidelines to all storeroom personnel
• Participates in the corporate SPIRIT program
• Understands and ensures compliance with regional and corporate programs, policies and product specifications
• Ensures unit maintains and reports accurate product substitution log and insures appropriate follow up actions are pursued
• Consistently maintains a professional image in all relationships and interactions with suppliers, customers and other employees
• Audits cost breakouts to compare actual vs. theoretical food costs and communicates noted variances to appropriate parties
• Performs special projects and other duties as required

Education:

• College degree in related discipline or high school graduate or equivalent with experience in related discipline

Work Experience:

• 1-2 years wholesale or multi-unit food purchasing experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience in food safety control practices (GMP's, SOP's, and HACCP) and quality program control

Job Skills:

• 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
• Minor travel and ability to work in food storerooms
• Able to work with little supervision
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations a plus

Communication Skills:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective listening skills
• Multi-lingual a plus

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• None

Travel:

• Some travel may be required.
• Typical working days will be Sunday to Thursday, however, may be subject to change to meet operational needs.

Environmental Requirements:

• Regular Office Environment
• Ability to work flexible hours and days and assume responsibility to assure the job gets done

Organization Structure:

• Direct Line Manager (Title): Warehouse Manager
• Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable):
• Number of Direct Reports: 0
• Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0
• Estimated Total Size of Team:

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the Position:

• Thinking - Information search and analysis, problem resolution skills
• Engaging - understanding others, team leadership, developing people
• Inspiring - influencing and building relationships, motivating and inspiring, communicating effectively
• Achieving - delivering business results under pressure, championing performance improvement, customer focus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Candidates will be required to go through a criminal background check.

gategroup is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other ground under applicable law.

Gate Gourmet Canada Inc. is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability up to the point of undue hardship during the recruitment, assessment and selection process. Please inform our Recruitment Team if you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process.