Food & Beverage Buyer
About this role
SeaWorld is a world-renowned leader in the themed-park and entertainment industry. Our success is built on a passion for caring for animals and a dedication to delivering positive, memorable experiences to people from around the world. Were also committed to helping ambitious people achieve their professional best. We're always seeking exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable individuals to join our team.
What you get to do:
This role supports guest satisfaction and park efficiency by ensuring an uninterrupted supply of tasty, wholesome and high-quality food and drinks to satisfy our guests’ needs. Working closely with our Division Strategic Sourcing Team, you will implement national contracts for materials and services while helping to identify and develop new strategic buying opportunities. You will advance process improvements and source vendors with a focus on improving cycle times, enhancing customer service, reducing costs, and maintaining quality and safety standards. You will:
Implement and develop national contracts, equipment/service, menu development, etc.
Source unique park offerings – from RFx through implementation
Oversee material master maintenance
Develop and maintain replenishment plan while maintaining inventory levels
Execute PO process
Lead supply base management
Train team on use of company systems and execution of PO process
Lead/train team in maximizing use of facility ordering systems (SAMMS)
Implement best practices to optimize cycle times and drive efficiencies through automation
Leverage metrics to measure compliance with best practices
Ensure supplier diversity and sustainability
Communicate professionally and effectively with Ambassadors, Vendors and our Guests
Perform other duties as assigned
What it takes to succeed:
Bachelor's degree
Professional certification in CPSM, CSCP, CSCMP a plus
Must have experience with Procurement processes, experience in a theme park environment a plus
Solid understanding of supply chain management processes with emphasis on demand planning, PO process, RFx, contracting and inventory management
Must have experience with SAP or other ERP system
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to articulate ideas and issues clearly and concisely
Must be able to build and maintain strong relationship with stakeholders
Must be able to interact with team members at all levels
Integrity - must adhere to ethical and buying standards and regulations
Strong multi-tasking and time-management skills
Passion for professional development and remaining current with industry best practices
The perks of the position:
- Paid Time Off
- Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
- Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement plan
- Voluntary Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Assistance Plan
EEO Employer:
SEAWORLD PARKS & ENTERTAINMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT REGARD TO AGE, RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, PREGNANCY, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, DISABILITY OR COVERED VETERAN STATUS.
Company at a glance
United Parks & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: PRKS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company with a world-class portfolio of seven brands across 13 parks in the United States and Abu Dhabi. The Company’s award-winning portfolio of iconic brands includes SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove, Sesame Place, Water Country USA, Adventure Island, and Aquatica.
Our portfolio offers experiences for guests of all ages to enjoy exhilarating thrill and family-friendly rides and coasters, inspiring up-close encounters and educational presentations with wildlife, and exciting shows, concerts, and live performances.
We are committed to wildlife conservation globally, and all three SeaWorld parks, plus Discovery Cove and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, are accredited members of the AZA, one of the world’s foremost professional zoological organizations. Our parks serve as one of the largest marine animal rescue organizations in the world, actively participate in endangered species survival programs, and make significant contributions to science through field research and the study of animals in our care.
Website: www.UnitedParks.com
Top Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Complimentary Park Tickets and Passes
- Park Discounts on Food and Merchandise
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Voluntary Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Assistance Plan
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