Warehouse Food Buyer

Overview:Plan, execute, and coordinate purchasing and procurement strategies for food and related and commodities and service across the Six Flags Discovery Kingdom Food & Beverage/Catering Departments and provide support in managing Warehouse.Responsibilities: 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 Responsible for the ordering, receiving, depletion, and the complete inventory or goods in the Foods Warehouse Tracking/Reporting Communicates reports to supply chain organization and Food & Beverage/ Catering departments Track cost drivers that effect contract fulfillment during the contract period and resolve any issues Run reports to measure performance for the Purchasing and Warehouse organization Responsible for updating Warehouse requisitions Conduct weekly warehouse inventory per corporate standard operating procedures. Ensure that all warehouse transfers are completed no more than 3 days prior following physical transfer PurchasingOrganization Plans, organizes and manage activities pertaining to the procurement function Works closely with the IPS Management to develop, resource, and obtain goods for all in park festivals and special items Review agreements and contracts for compliance of company policies and procedures and report findings to Director of In-Park Services and Purchasing/Warehouse Manager Coordinate supplies and services for the Food & Beverage Department Coordinates 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 handle multiple tasks simultaneously Must be computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Access; Eatec preferred Must be capable of working independently Must be capable of facilitatingstrong communicationin both verbal and written form Must be available to work weekends, evenings and holidays Must be able to traverse the park property Cedar Fair Entertainment Company is an equal opportunity employer. A work permit may be required for associates under the age of 18. Applicants must be legally eligible for employment in the United States and in accordance with state laws. Cedar Fair also conducts background checks on all applicants 18 years of age and older.

Created: 2026-03-12