Gategroup

Buyer, Ops

Everett, WA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $90,000.00 - $93,600.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
401K with company match
company sponsored life insurance
Medical Plans
Dental plans
vision plans
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
voluntary life insurance
Accident plans
Hospital plans
Employee assistance program
Commuter Benefits
Employee Discounts

Job Description

Gategroup is a leading global provider of airline catering and hospitality services, dedicated to enhancing passenger experiences by delivering quality food products and impeccable service. As a prominent player in the airline catering industry, gategroup partners with multiple airlines worldwide to ensure that culinary standards and operational requirements are met to the highest quality. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, this company operates in numerous countries and embraces diversity in its workforce. They provide comprehensive benefits and career advancement opportunities, making them an employer of choice in the aviation catering sector.

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Job 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
  • knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations a plus
  • effective oral and written communication skills
  • effective listening skills

Job Qualifications

  • a high school diploma or equivalent required
  • college degree in related discipline or with experience in related discipline preferred
  • 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
  • knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations a plus
  • effective oral and written communication skills
  • effective listening skills
  • multi-lingual a plus

Job Duties

  • 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
  • follow appropriate forecasting and analyzing procedures of load factor trends to determine appropriate quantities of required product purchases, and to eliminate stock overages and shortages
  • monitor inventory, usages, waste, and stock differences of materials and assure all products are wholesome for customer use
  • assist 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
  • audit and ensure accuracy of purchase requisitions and purchase orders
  • monitor responsible units to assure that an accurate food, beverage and controllable materials inventory is kept
  • follow purchasing and control policies and procedures and assure follow up on vendor forecasts, movements, and shortages
  • participate in the corporate SPIRIT program along with any MIB or vendor management systems
  • understand and ensure compliance with TCM regional and corporate programs, policies and product specifications
  • ensure unit maintains and reports accurate product substitution log and ensure appropriate follow up actions due to impact on materials cost
  • ensure all monthly KPIs are met up to and including, DOH, food cost, material controls (AVT) are met
  • consistently maintain a professional image in all relationships and interactions with suppliers, customers and other employees
  • audit requirement report to assure forecasting through the system as required
  • assure involvement in EOM inventory process to assure all materials are properly inventoried
  • assure cost of local materials are managed in system as access is provided
  • perform special projects and other duties as required

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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