Buyer-1 - Vancouver, Canada - Gate Gourmet

Gate Gourmet

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Using SAP along with customer flight schedules and "Bill of Materials" (BOM) program determines quantities of all customerrequired 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:

12 years wholesale or multiunit 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
Multilingual a plus

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

None

Travel:

Some travel may be required

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): Sr Buyer, Ops
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._

- 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 disabilityrelated accommodation to participate in the recruitment process._
If you want to be part of a team that helps make travel and culinary memories, join us