IDS Manager

Purchasing Manager

We're looking for motivated, engaged people to help make everyone's journeys better. The position oversees the purchasing function for the multiple operating units with material spend of $80 million annually. The position has the overall responsibility for controlling both inventory days on hand levels and maintaining minimal dead inventory in the multiple operating units through Buyers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities :

• Monitors the Buyers and flow of materials, food and supplies in specified quality and quantities to meet customer requirements in the HUB unit.
• Oversees and ensures the accuracy of information received from the unit, including daily inventories, invoices and physical inventories.
• Provides support to the HUB unit with regards to requisitions, usages, waste, product receipt, product storage, and any available support tools.
• Trains buyers to ensure compliance with regional and corporate purchasing programs, specifications, and other related activities for the HUB unit.
• Understands customer service manuals and other related specification sources.
• Using SAP / SACS along with customer flight schedules and "Bill of Materials" (BOM) program to determine the 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
• Assists units in generating and establishing and accurate daily requisition system which is monitored in a timely manner meeting production requirements and changes monthly
• Audits and ensures accuracy of processes including purchase requisitions, orders, and vendor invoices prior to payment thorough our A / P process
• Monitors responsible units to ensure that an accurate food and controllable inventory is kept
• Assures 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 staff members
• Acts as a chairperson of unit SPIRIT program and participates in the corporate SPIRIT program
• Understands and insures compliance with regional and corporate programs, policies and product specifications
• Assures 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

Qualifications

Technical Skills : (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

Language / Communication Skills :

Job Dimensions :

Geographic Responsibility : HUB

Type of Employment : Full-time

Travel % : up to 10%

Exemption Classification : Exempt

Internal Relationships : all internal departments

External Relationships : suppliers, customers

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job : normal office environment

Budget / Revenue Responsibility : (Local Currency) na

Organization Structure :

Direct Line Manager (Title) : Director, Supply Chain

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable) : N / A

Number of Direct Reports : Varies by HUB size, 2-10 (Buyers and Spec, Ops, Unit)

Number of Dotted Line Reports : 0

Estimated Total Size of Team : 3-13

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job :

Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position :

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.