Description

Location: HQ- 2700 Greens Road, Houston, Texas, 77032 (adjacent to George Bush Intercontinental Airport)

Abby’s Catering has been providing one-of-a-kind culinary and hospitality experience since opening in 1980. Our customers are high profile passengers visiting or residing in Houston. Celebrities, government officials, head of states, secretaries, industry leaders, all traveling out of Houston aboard private, corporate, and commercial aircraft are part of Abby’s valued circle of customers. Abby’s also provides exclusive gourmet delights for corporate offices, private and corporate events as well as food service management contracts.

Position:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing effective purchasing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services for our locations in Houston and Dallas. This position plays a key role in optimizing the supply chain, negotiating contracts, and maintaining a high level of quality and efficiency.

Salary: $70-80k

Reports to: Financial Controller

To him/her report: All Buyers

Requirements, but not limited to: This position requires a flexible work schedule within a 24/7 work environment. The airline catering industry is a seasonal business and certain peak times of the year are blackout periods for PTO (paid time off), e.g. year end, summer. This position requires experience in Leadership, Management, demanding Accountability and a high degree of Training and Teaching abilities, to lead the entire team to success (highest product quality, highest productivity output, complying with all food safety rules and regulations). Travel may apply.

Requirements

Essential functions:

· Strategic Sourcing:

o Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.

o Identify and evaluate potential suppliers, negotiate contracts, and establish long-term relationships to secure favorable terms and conditions.

· Vendor Management:

o Manage and evaluate vendor performance, addressing any issues or discrepancies in a timely manner.

o Conduct regular vendor assessments to ensure compliance with quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

· Contract Negotiation:

o Negotiate contracts, terms, rebates, and conditions with suppliers to achieve the best value for the organization.

o Work closely with the finance team to ensure contracts follow company policies and regulations.

· Cost Management:

o Analyze pricing proposals, market trends, and cost factors to make informed purchasing decisions.

o Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality or service levels.

· Inventory Control:

o Collaborate with inventory management teams to optimize stock levels and reduce excess inventory.

o Monitor and track inventory turnover, addressing any discrepancies or issues.

· Cross-functional Collaboration:

o Work closely with various departments, including production, warehouse, and location leadership, to ensure seamless collaboration and communication throughout the supply chain.

· Risk Management:

o Identify potential risks in the supply chain and implement mitigation strategies.

o Stay informed about market trends, geopolitical factors, and other external influences that may impact procurement.

Compliance:

o Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies (exp. vendor approval, food safety and quality rules and regulations etc.)

o Stay abreast of changes affecting procurement and sourcing activities.

· Performs other related duties as assigned.

· Job description includes partially working in a cold room environment, freezers and physical work in those environments as needed.

Qualifications

· Profound experience in the Premium food industry, or F&B Hotels, Resorts, Fine Dining Restaurants environment

· Proven experience as a Purchasing, Procurement and/or Sourcing Manager (with direct reports) with purchasing volume $12MM annually

· Strong negotiation and communication skills

· In-depth working knowledge of supply chain management and procurement processes in the food industry

· Experience working with relevant software, such as ERP systems and procurement tools

· Analytical and problem-solving abilities

· Excellent organizational and time management skills

· Ability to manage and lead staff to excellent performance

· Airline Catering Industry knowledge is a big plus

· Ability to read and interpret budgets, KPIs and other financial data

· Computer savvy (MS Office applications, in particular EXCEL)

· Must possess a valid Food Protection Manager certification recognized by the local authorities

· Ability to promote a company culture that encourages moral and performance

· Eligibility for US Airport Badges (pass 10 years Federal background check)

Company Core Values:

You must be willing to embrace our Company Core Values in the way you dedicate yourself to work “CATCH”

· Customer Service

· Accountability

· Teamwork

· Competitiveness

· Honesty

Our Mission:

"To continue to be the leading in-flight and corporate catering company serving the Houston & Dallas Metro market by using locally sourced and sustainable raw ingredients, providing the most memorable and personalized attention to detail all while maintaining a fiscally sound budget and complying with the highest food safety standards."