Gategroup

Buyer, Ops

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 insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
voluntary life insurance
accident insurance
hospital insurance
Employee assistance program
Commuter Benefits
Employee Discounts

Job Description

gategroup is a global leader in providing airline catering and related services that enhance the travel experience for millions of passengers worldwide. With a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction, gategroup delivers high-quality food products and services tailored to the unique specifications of airlines. The company operates in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where attention to detail, quality control, and efficient supply chain management are paramount to meet the exacting standards of the aviation industry. As a trusted partner to airlines, gategroup ensures timely delivery of meals and supplies that contribute to making every journey better for travelers.Show More

Job Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent
  • 1 to 2 years wholesale or multi-unit food purchasing experience
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in food safety control practices
  • General food knowledge
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent reading, writing, and oral communication skills
  • Able to work independently
  • Detail oriented
  • Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations is a plus

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 (GMPs, SOPs, 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
  • 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 KPIs 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

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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