Airline Catering - Buyer

Flying Food Group
$75,000- $85,000 - * Flight Benefit * Comprehensive benefits package PTO. * Paid Holidays & Vacation Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Flexible Spending Accounts Life Insurance Disability Insurance Retirement Savings Employee and Family Assistance Pro
life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Hawaii, Honolulu
310 Rodgers Boulevard (Show on map)
Oct 14, 2025
Classification: Exempt Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Reports to: Unit General Manager Date: Oct 2025 Job Description We are looking for an experienced buyer to assist with daily purchasing for the unit and airline needs in our Honolulu unit. Essential Functions Plan purchasing requirements based on customer volume, menu selection and production scheduling specifications. Coordinate purchasing function for a In-Flight Catering Service and or Fresh Meals Service Ensure proper inventory levels of Dry Goods, meats, fish, poultry, fruits and vegetables are on hand. Coordinate product delivery schedules to ensure items remain fresh to minimize spoilage. Coordinate a just-in-time delivery process for certain high volume and perishable products. Implement purchasing procedures to ensure effective product cost control. Evaluate and select vendors that meet quality, price and delivery specification. Analyze and interpret numerical data and perform basic financial analysis. Report item cost of goods purchased compared to projected cost for menu items. Facilitate uniform quality standards in food safety. Ensure compliance of Corporate Foodservice Standards. Responsible for ETEC system accuracy for purchasing and receiving product. Conduct periodic inventory of purchased product storerooms Participates in continuous improvement efforts. Competent to work independently within area of expertise Ability to solve purchasing related problems and deal with a variety of pricing variables in situations where some standardization exists. Must be able to function within a team environment. Performs tasks under general supervision. Skills and Qualifications Food Service experience required A minimum of 4-5 years supervising a purchasing function Knowledge of Food Industry quality and sanitation standards and requirements Candidate bilingual in English and Spanish a plus Knowledge of ETEC or other purchasing IS software Excellent written and verbal communication skills High degree of integrity and openness in reporting responsibilities Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, specifically in Excel Supervisory Responsibility This position has supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to high temperatures and humidity (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch,. The employee is required to talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time exempt position. Flexibility on hours and weekends is required. Travel 0% -15% Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits Flying Food Group, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, commuter benefit, retirement program 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and pet insurance.