Food & Beverage Buyer, Assistant

About the role

This role is part of a team responsible for procurement activities with a focus on executing the procure-to-pay process in compliance with PRKS policies and procedures for the Culinary Operations department. You will interact both inside and outside of the Supply Chain Management organization, including all levels of the company.

Responsibilities

• Execute P2P (procure-to-pay) process in compliance with PRKS policies and procedures; generate purchase orders to secure products in quantities aligned with park demand.
• Provide administrative support for the Culinary Food Replenishment System, including lead ambassador training, updating system pars, maintaining order books, and managing the user base.
• Review requisitions for compliance, completeness, and accuracy; ensure order quantities align with attendance-based forecasting while accounting for vendor lead time and product shelf life.
• Ensure product descriptions match material master descriptions; maintain record accuracy.
• Source products and conduct bid processes for assigned products following established policies.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Culinary Operations teams; assist with equipment placement and service issues.
• Assist with the implementation of tools, systems, and best practices to optimize cycle times and driver efficiencies through automation (SAP, SEApass, CertFocus, EDI, ERS).
• Support menu and product development initiatives as assigned.
• Coordinate with the warehouse on storage planning and address any problems encountered with items received; work toward issue resolution with vendors.
• Maintain open communication with Strategic Sourcing, Accounts Payable, and other in-park contacts.
• Assist with the implementation of national contracts and identification of products to optimize cost of sales (COS); understand contractual terms and conditions for effective transactions.
• Comply with SEA/P2P standard procurement policies/procedures and execute supplier enablement activities on company systems.
• Assist with running and analyzing KPIs designed to monitor Food & Beverage cost of sales.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Professional certification, such as CPSM or CPM, preferred.
• Three years of experience in a structured supply management organization; preferably in a food-related field.
• A solid understanding of supply chain management processes with an emphasis on procure-to-pay and competitive bidding.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information and respond professionally to questions from leadership, vendors, or ambassadors.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt to changes in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively with a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with SAP or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Willingness to attain/maintain Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) certification through the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand cost of sales and forecasting processes.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
• Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement plan
• Voluntary Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Assistance Plan