Warehouse Food Buyer

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation•Vallejo, CA

About The Position

Plan, execute, and coordinate purchasing and procurement strategies for food and related and commodities and service across the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Food & Beverage/Catering Departments and provide support in managing Warehouse.

Requirements

Must have experience managing multiple programs
Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Access; Eatec preferred
Must be capable of working independently
Must be capable of facilitating strong communication in both verbal and written form
Must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays
Must be able to traverse the park property

Nice To Haves

College degree in Business Administration or 2 years in a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Manages supplier contracting and relationships for all goods and services across the Food & Beverage/ Catering business
Develops process for evaluating supplier quotations utilizing sound negotiating and purchasing techniques to ensure the best quality, price, delivery and service is successfully maintained
Establishes and retains suppliers that ensures continuity of supply and provides quality products and services at desired pricing levels and exhibits high ethical standards and conduct
Executes and monitors corporate purchasing agreements to ensure contract obligations are fulfilled throughout the organization
Responsible for the ordering, receiving, depletion, and the complete inventory or goods in the Foods Warehouse
Communicates reports to supply chain organization and Food & Beverage/ Catering departments
Track cost drivers that effect contract fulfillment during the contract period and resolve any issues
Run reports to measure performance for the Purchasing and Warehouse organization
Responsible for updating Warehouse requisitions
Conduct weekly warehouse inventory per corporate standard operating procedures.
Ensure that all warehouse transfers are completed no more than 3 days prior following physical transfer
Plans, organizes and manage activities pertaining to the procurement function
Works closely with the IPS Management to develop, resource, and obtain goods for all in park festivals and special items
Review agreements and contracts for compliance of company policies and procedures and report findings to Director of In-Park Services and Purchasing/Warehouse Manager
Coordinate supplies and services for the Food & Beverage Department
Coordinates local and national supplier qualifications