Buyer Purchasing Food & Beverage

Who are we hiring?
Under the supervision of the Senior Manager Purchasing - F&B, this position is responsible for the daily purchasing and inventory management of a wide range of goods and services supporting Sphere Food and Beverage (F&B) Operations
What will you do?

• Tactical buying for all Food, Beverage and Paper/Packaging products
• Determining PARs for products
• Analyzing requisitions from multiple location and determining efficient purchasing strategy
• Evaluating event schedule & forecasting needs; communicating internally with associate and externally with vendors
• Placing orders through Eatec, MSG's inventory and purchasing system
• Confirming and reconciling orders with Vendors
• Handling solutions for Out of Stocks
• Communicating with vendors for late/missed deliveries
• Facilitating purchasing for executive, talent and green room requests
• Reacting and solving "shorts" at time of delivery, in a "Just In Time" Inventory process, resolving immediately
• Fostering professional relationships with Sales Reps and Vendors, to create an amicable and productive work environment
• Liaison with Security for deliveries
• Administrative work for invoice gathering/adjusting
• Assisting with vendor bids
• F&B Purchasing project work, such as new vendor & product sourcing, cost analysis, reporting.

The F&B Buyer will support Sphere in execution of procurement strategies for these goods and services.
The unique and often difficult operating conditions at Madison Square Garden (lack of storage space, challenging delivery logistics, heavy event load / product usage, uncertain demand, long lead times) require the F&B Buyer to develop creative solutions to address purchasing and inventory requirements.
As a member of the F&B Purchasing Team, the F&B Buyer will cross-train and provide support to other areas, as needed
What do you need to succeed?

• Broad and in-depth knowledge of Food & Beverage, paper, cleaning supply, and uniform industries. Knowledge of industry terminology. Understanding of product specifications, costs, performance levels, suitability for MSG environment, after-purchase maintenance needs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to obtain clear communication of needs from user community through a combination of diplomacy and precise requirements gathering. Able to translate user needs into technical requirements appropriate to the specific product / industry and convey requirements to vendors in a clear and effective manner.
• Able to perform effectively under pressure. Handling several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and sound decision making, often without complete information.
• Awareness of vendor performance, reputation, suitability for working with MSG.
• Ability to follow process and strategy set forth by managers.
• Experience with Purchasing Systems especially Eatec, the systems used by Madison Square Garden, and with MS Excel.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and company policies regarding purchasing, vendor relations, and sales tax.
• Behavior consistent with MSG values

Why is MSG for me?
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company's portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues - New York's Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre - that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 89 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
We invite you to create an exceptional career at MSG
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