Category Buyer - US

Job Title: Category Buyer US

Location: US preferably TX (Dallas area)

Department: Procurement

Reports to: Director Procurement & Supply Chain

Role Status: Full time permanent.

The role

The Category Buyer US plays a pivotal role in providing insight and guidance to our operations teams. You will be tasked with finding consolidation and savings opportunities for our restaurants and hotels.

Our purchasing department is a team of 9 and most of your responsibilities will lie in supporting our US operations. As our Category Buyer for the US you will be the goto person for cost price analysis identifying trends and providing insights which will assist in formulating future plans. We are looking for a detail oriented confident and enthusiastic individual to grow with our team. In order to be successful in this role you will need to be a data driven person that enjoys taking on new challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Management:
  • Identify and evaluate potential suppliers negotiate contracts and establish longterm relationships to secure the best price and quality.
  • Manage vendors and distribution sources to ensure optimum relationships exist to support the procurement and logistic functions for our operations teams.
  • Attend tradeshows conferences and conduct plant tours to identify new vendors/products and market trends.
  • Work with vendors to identify root causes of any supply or quality issues and implement corrective action plans.
• Sourcing:
  • Work closely with our development team to understand ingredient needs and assist in menu planning and development.
  • Proactively identify potential and alternate items to support our business needs.
• Cost Analysis:
  • Analyze market trends pricing fluctuations and product availability to make informed purchasing decisions.
  • Issue RFPs and RFQs for major categories to identify opportunities.

Skills and Experience

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the below:

• Proven experience as a buyer or purchasing manager in the food service restaurant or hotel industry. Knowledge of US foodservice products and manufacturers is essential.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and quality control processes.
• Ability to analyze data and make informed purchasing decisions including experience in using BI tools.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in a multitasking environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present information to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Ability to build relationships with franchise operators.
• Impeccable negotiation and decisionmaking skills on top of good written and verbal communication skills.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Discounts at our hotels restaurants and resorts.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Supportive and diverse purchasing team that encourages your professional growth and development.

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