Thursday, October 10, 2024
We have an incredible opportunity for a dynamic, inspirational leader to join our Boston unit as our Purchasing Manager.
The ideal candidate sources equipment, goods and services and manages vendors. Performs strategic purchasing activities across multiple categories of spending, searches for better deals and finds more profitable suppliers. Tracks and reports key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. Negotiates strategies and closing deals with optimal terms.
We Offer: Complimentary employee meal.Health Care + 401K. Full-time employees are eligible for full benefits; Medical, Dental & Vision.A wonderful workplace to call home, events, and fun colleagues.A business where you can have a real impact; we're not afraid of new ideas!Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally.The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market.A day as a Purchasing Manager: Manage and develop the existing team of buying and receiving. Develop and streamline processes for accessibility, availability, cost, and quality assurance.Manage day-to-day supplier communications to establish and negotiate agreements and maintain business relationships with established suppliers to assure on-time delivery, favorable pricing, capacity allocation, and purchase terms.Create and monitor reports with variable year and seasonality prices input to come up with the most cost-effective high-end menus together with corporate executive chefs.Analyze purchasing and financial data in conjunction with the Unit Controller for opportunities including supplier rationalization, tenders, aggregation, and specification alternatives.Monitor and resolve supplier performance and business issues that may occur to ensure food safety compliance, HACCP regulations, and FDA regulations.Establish cross-functional sourcing targets such as redesign improvements, material, and process standardization.Measure food cost percentage and guarantee system for best price/value for products such as high value fish, meat, poultry, specialties, dairy, fruits, produce, and basic F&B supplies.Develop sourcing plans and budgets, track results as necessary to meet contract obligations.Review purchase requisitions, obtain competitive quotes, and plan purchase orders.Maintain contracts and assist in food presentations and develop in conjunction with management and manage pricing structure to meet food cost goals.Attend food tasting sessions for new products. Participate in establishing policies and procedures.Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power.Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand.Assess, manage, and minimize risks.Other projects as assigned.In case you don't know who we are: We have a passion for hospitality culinary delights on every banquet floor and in the sky. With the three business segments of Airline Catering, International Event Catering, and Restaurants, Lounges & Hotels, we offer gourmet entertainment all over the world. We operate in 31 locations, 11 countries and 3 continents, maintaining the highest standard of quality in both our products and services. We refine the classics, develop the unknown and grow constantly – sometimes beyond our own expectations.
Qualifications: Proficient in using Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Navision, and purchasing software preferred.Contract and negotiation skills.Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) knowledge required.Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and with a diverse clientele that requires a hands-on approach to our guests' needs.Ability to complete assigned tasks within the given time to meet strict deadlines.Flexibility (different shifts - night, weekends, holidays).Three (3) to five (5) years in related purchasing field, knowledge of institutional and contract food and beverage purchasing.Diversity & Inclusion Statement: DO & CO provides equal employment opportunities. Applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other protected characteristic.
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