Buyer, Ops

Job Title

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

Job Description

Reporting the Manager, Central Purchasing, the Buyer assists with purchasing all food products and supplies according to airline specifications and approved suppliers. Monitors days on hand to meet financial requirements, and well as inventory levels in the unit. Coordinates all deliveries to ensure on time delivery for daily production requirements. Monitors menus and meal cycle changes for purchasing requirements. Checks the accuracy of information received from the responsible unit(s).

Salary

Annual Hiring Salary

• $72,500

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401k, with company match
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Voluntary short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life, accident, and hospital plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee Discounts

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Using SAP or current ERP system including Materials and Production BOMs along with customer flight schedules to determine quantities of all customer-required food, beverage, and related menu components along with Kitchen Operational Materials.
• Follows appropriate forecasting and analyzing procedures of load factor trends to determine appropriate quantities of required product purchases, and to eliminate stock overages and shortages
• Monitors inventory, usages, waste, and stock differences of materials and assures all products are wholesome for customer use
• Assists units in generating and establishing an accurate daily requisition system which is monitored, and maintained monthly through cycle changes for any BOM and Forecasting errors
• Audits and ensures accuracy of purchase requisitions and purchase orders
• Monitors responsible units to assure that an accurate food, beverage and controllable materials inventory is kept
• Follows Purchasing and Control Policies and Procedures and assures follow up on vendor forecasts, movements, and shortages
• Participates in the corporate SPIRIT program along with any MIB or vendor managements system
• Understands and ensures compliance with TCM regional and corporate programs, policies and product specifications
• Ensures unit maintains and reports accurate product substitution log and ensures appropriate follow up actions due to impact on materials cost
• Ensures all Monthly KPI's are met up to an including, DOH, Food Cost, Material Controls (AVT) are met
• Consistently maintains a professional image in all relationships and interactions with suppliers, customers and other employees
• Audits requirement report to assure forecasting through the system as required.
• Assures involvement in EOM inventory Process to assure all materials are properly inventoried
• Assures cost of local materials are managed in system as access is provided.

Qualifications

Education:

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• College degree in related discipline or with experience in related discipline preferred

Work Experience:

• 1 to 2 years wholesale or multi-unit food purchasing experience required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in food safety control practices (GMP's, SOP's, and HACCP) and quality program control preferred

Technical Skills: (Certification, Licenses and Registration)

• 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
• Able to work with little supervision
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of FDA and USDA regulations a plus

Language / Communication Skills:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective listening skills
• Multi-lingual a plus

Job Dimensions

Geographic Responsibility: na

Type of Employment: Full-time

Travel %: up to 10%

Exemption Classification: Exempt

Internal Relationships: all internal departments

External Relationships: Suppliers and external customers

Work Environment / Requirements of the Job: Regular Office Environment, may spend some time working in food storerooms

Budget / Revenue Responsibility: na

Organization Structure

Direct Line Manager (Title): Mgr, Central Purchasing or General Manager

Dotted Line Manager (Title, if applicable): na

Number of Direct Reports: 0

Number of Dotted Line Reports: 0

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, Passion, Responsibility and Respect. To demonstrate these Values, we expect to observe the following from everyone:

Excellence

• We put the customer at the forefront of everything we do, taking time to understand their needs, wishes and desires.
• We constantly learn by giving and receiving feedback, improving from our mistakes and bettering ourselves.

Passion

• Hospitality, in its purest form, comes down to a single, core principle: care. We do everything with thoughtfulness, attention, and care.
• We have a growth mindset, a resilience that makes us determined to bounce back from failures and setbacks.

Responsibility

• We care about what we do, and we understand the impact we have on others and the planet.
• We always look out for each other creating a safe workplace environment is everyone's responsibility.

Respect

• Every job matters. We each do our part to ensure our colleagues and our customers succeed in their goals.
• We respect each other's voices and foster a workplace that supports inclusion and belonging. We are all one gategroup.

Application Closure Statement

• To be considered for this position, please submit your application by 07/05/2026.

gategroup - an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to workforce diversity and actively encourage all qualified persons to seek employment with us, including, but not limited to, racial and ethnic minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities.

We anticipate that this job will close on:

07/06/2026