Senior Buyer, Operations

Senior Buyer

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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, as 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).

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 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

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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. 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, veteran status, disability status or other category under applicable law.