SFDK Foods Warehouse Purchaser $25.00/HR

Purchasing and Procurement Strategies

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

Supplier Management

• 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.

Ordering, Receiving, Depletion, and Inventory Management

• Orders, receives, depletes, and manages the inventory of goods in the Foods Warehouse.
• Tracks and reports on cost drivers affecting contract fulfillment during the contract period and resolves any issues.
• Runs reports to measure performance for the Purchasing and Warehouse organization.
• Updates Warehouse requisitions.
• Ensures all warehouse transfers are completed no more than 3 days prior following physical transfer.

Tracking and Reporting

• Communicates reports to the supply chain organization and Food & Beverage/Catering departments.

Coordination and Support

• Coordinates supplies and services for the Food & Beverage Department.
• Captains local and national supplier qualifications.

Qualifications

• College degree in Business Administration or 2 years in a related field preferred.
• Must have experience managing multiple programs.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Must be capable of working independently.
• Must be capable of facilitating strong communication in both verbal and written form.
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Access; Eatec preferred.
• Must be able to traverse the park property.