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:  

• 5+ Years Wholesale or Multi Unit food purchasing experience 

• Experience procuring multiple categories and multiple line items 

Technical Skills:  

• Strong negotiation and influence 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: 

• Excellent communication skills, both written & oral 

• Confidential communication required 

Job Dimensions 

Geographic Responsibility: North America 

Type of Employment: Full-time 

Number of Dotted Line Reports: N/A 

Estimated Total Size of Team: 1+ 

gategroup Competencies Required to be Successful in the Job: 

• Thinking – Information Search and analysis & problem resolution skills 

• 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.