Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Negotiates and manages all national and regional supply contracts for various product categories
Ensures renewal of supply agreements in a timely manner
Acts as the Subject matter expert in the use of strategic sourcing tools to execute RFIs and RFPs
Monitors ongoing effectiveness of the current supply base and manage supplier issues
Keeps up to date on market trends and commodity impacts to identify and understands potential risks to material cost and/or quality
Interfaces with manufacturers and distributors to gather new product and service information
Works on achieving synergy savings by utilizing all internal gategroup brands
Assists and trains Sourcing Analysts to ensure compliance with central purchasing programs, specifications, and other related activities.
Uses SAP along with customer flight schedules and "Bill of Materials" (BOM) program to determine quantities of all customer-required food and related menu components
Acts as the Procurement owner for assigned customer projects, menu presentations, RFP's, cycle changes
Ensures accuracy of purchase orders and vendor invoices by maintaining item pricing/pack size details in system
Spends analysis to identify areas of procurement cost savings
Delivers savings as per Budget versus previous year spend
Assures compliance with required corporate, local agency and federal government guidelines for proper sanitation, food handling and temperature control (HACCP) practices at partner Suppliers
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
Conducts and supports ad-hoc analysis
Performs special projects and other duties as required
Qualifications
Education:
Preferred qualifications, University or College degree in related discipline
Understanding of Supply Chain / Logistics processes
Work Experience:
Technical Skills:
Strong time management skills
Strong organizational skills, able to prioritize responsibilities and multi-task
Strong interpersonal skills, interact well with multiple departments as required
Ability to be assertive
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, solve problems, make recommendations, and draw valid conclusions in a timely and accurate manner.
Must possess strong analytical skills including experience creating reports, efficiently communicating results through the use of supporting tables, graphs, and presentation quality materials.
Detail oriented
Knowledge of CFIA regulations
Advanced level Microsoft office tool skills (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook)
Experience with SAP preferred
Experience with E-Sourcing software is beneficial
Able to work with little supervision
General food knowledge and culinary concepts
Language / Communication Skills:
Job Dimensions
Geographic Responsibility: North America
Type of Employment: Full-time
Travel %: Up to 25%
Exemption Classification: Exempt
Internal Relationships: Account Services Group (ASG), Culinary, Commercial, Operations and other gategroup colleagues as needed
External Relationships: Suppliers and others as needed
Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Normal office environment
Budget / Revenue Responsibility: N/A
Organization Structure
Direct Line Manager (Title): Senior Manager/Director, Sourcing, NA
Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): N/A
Number of Direct Reports: 0-2
Number of Dotted Line Reports: N/A
Estimated Total Size of Team: 1+
gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job:
Engaging - Understanding others, Team Leadership and Developing People
Inspiring - Influencing and building relationships, Motivating and Inspiring, Communicating effectively
Achieving - Delivering business results under pressure, Championing Performance Improvement and Customer Focus
Demonstrated Values to be Successful in the Position
Employees at gategroup are expected to live our Values of Excellence, Integrity, Passion and Accountability. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:
We treat each other with respect and we act with integrity
We communicate and keep each other informed
We put our heads together to problem solve and deliver excellence as a team
We have passion for our work and we pay attention to the little details
We foster an environment of accountability, take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes
We do what we say we will do, when we say we are going to do it
We care about our coworkers, always taking an opportunity to make someone's day better
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.
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