SR Buyer, F & B

SR Buyer, F & B

Work Mode: Onsite

Location:Onsite -Kohler, Wisconsin

Opportunity

Under the direction of the Sr. Director of Food & Beverage with input from the Hospitality Sourcing Manager and the Director of Culinary, oversee Kohler's food and beverage purchases and product offerings to ensure outstanding quality, timely availability, and alignment with financial plans. Familiar with a variety of purchasing concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated procurement tasks. Conducts multi-functional supplier performance management reviews. Responsible for setting performance objectives and strategy within category. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically manages a team of associates.

Specific Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development of long- and short-term purchasing objectives, supplier allocations, pricing, and contracts.
• Evaluate, purchase and expedite goods and services at a competitive cost for assigned facilities and/or spend category(ies). Receive and review requisitions and approve orders from approved suppliers. Analyze available supply sources and place orders on the basis of total cost, quality and delivery.
• Actively participate in the RFx/acquisition process to secure goods/services in the assigned area of spend to ensure competitiveness and to limit risk of Kohler.
• Review purchase requirements with internal customer(s) to develop business need.
• Recommend alternative material or methods based on knowledge of market availability Obtain supplier quotations/proposals on prospective purchases.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers while aware of culture, currency, geographic, and political environment.
• Expedite goods and services as required.
• Analyze and anticipate food and beverage trends in the industry and report out to Group Food and Beverage department.
• Manage the Food & Beverage procurement system, EATEC, partnering with software provider and IT to troubleshoot break/fix solutions, download upgrades, and drive business functionality.
• Manage weekly bids within the EATEC system & suppliers
• Maintain inventory control system to ensure accuracy of information, quality of reporting, and application of decision making.
• Oversee new user training and set up within the system

Supplier Management:

• Monitor and manage supplier compliance to contract terms, product availability, quality, and service level expectations
• Identifying and maintaining contact with new and existing suppliers.
• Support resolution of warranty, payment and service issues with suppliers
• Maintain required records such as quotes, price lists, supplier correspondence and supplier performance data

Receiving Team Management:

• Manage Stores and receiving team setting standard for excellent security controls and instill these standards into the department.
• Ensure that all deliveries match purchase orders including pricing, weights and product specifications.
• Label and date all receivables and ensure all products are properly rotated through the storeroom
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of purchased items to the correct locations
• Troubleshoot delivery issues and oversee return processes with vendors
• Maintain organized, clean, and safe food and beverage storage environments.
• Manage deliveries in and out of the American Club
• Set resort delivery schedule with suppliers
• Manage and maintain package tracking system for all incoming parcels.

Oversee Procure to Payment process:

• Maintain and support payment process in EATEC/SAP systems.
• Maintain standards and ensure policies are enforced.
• Support AP functions to ensure swift and on time payment.
• Perform other related job assignments as required.

Skills/Requirements

Business & Technology

Recognize Purchasing's role in the business relationship and listens to customers needs. Identify external customers & competitors. Understand contractual obligations and competent to negotiate simple acquisition contracts for parts or finished goods with a focus on terms and conditions.

Aware of commercial transaction tools (Letter of Intent, Contract, Purchase Order, Request for Quote). Aware of Inventory/Forecasting/Planning models utilized within supply chain, and understands key elements of financial statements with unaided ability to analyze and summarize large amounts of data, such as supplier quotations and proposals.

Basic understanding of project management components, with a track record of meeting individual milestones and estimating own work tasks.

Embraces continuous improvement by questioning current processes, generating new ideas and supporting others doing same. Uses data & experience to provide input and understands principles & methodologies of Kohler Operating System (KOS) or Six Sigma.

Interpersonal

Ability to develop concise oral and written communication, proficient in organizing thoughts and converting them into a plan of action. Expresses oneself effectively both verbally and written, seeking and responding appropriately to input and guidance as needed and builds trust by respecting the ideas and contributions of others.

Understands a matrix organization and the importance of cross-functional teams, displays a positive team attitude and deals ethically with others. Accepts responsibility and seeks assistance if needed to meet commitments without reminders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations, business or related field and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong practical experience and knowledge of procurement and supply chain operations within the Hospitality industry with emphasis on food and beverage preferred.
• Ability to communicate and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Must communicate effectively and openly with superiors, subordinates, and external constituencies
• Must possess sound business judgment, a high degree of personal motivation, and a very strong work ethic
• Must be able to stay calm under pressure
• Demonstrated ability in maintaining consistent, high-quality service levels
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including some weekends
• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment
• Proficient in use of all common computer Microsoft Office software applications including Outlook; Teams, Excel. Capable of performing Internet navigation, creating and managing data collection tables, and generating documents and charts.
• EATEC, Jagger, & SAP experience is desirable.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The salary range for this position is $76,050 - $96,050. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

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