Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

To assure Foster Farms maintains a competitive advantage in the area of Direct Material; ingredients and packaging through various procurement practices that drive the maximum benefit for the company and its shareholders. Buyers will lead certain categories as assigned and will support Sourcing Managers on high spend/complex projects and sourcing events.  As part of this focus, the Buyer will manage the purchase and delivery of assigned Direct Materials needed by the business in an efficient and cost effective manner while assuring supply. Drive business values by analyzing spend, identifying areas of opportunity, reporting to the Sourcing Manager and business, and leading projects that deliver improvement and achievement of sourcing objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Manage and oversee DM purchasing functions as assigned, to meet daily business requirements in contracting and buying packaging and ingredients at all plants. 

Own and oversee assigned Direct Materials and stakeholder SBU for FF Procurement Sourcing

Minimize acquisition costs for assigned Direct Materials using our Strategic Sourcing process through a multiple supplier competitive bid process, contract negotiations and management, and operational implementation.

Supplier relationship management – develop, implement and manage partner relationships.

Develop, maintain and implement cost savings initiatives across all aspects of the business.

Assist team lead by preparing and monitoring annual, quarterly, and period reports to help inform the business of materials purchasing changes. 

Support Marketing, Sales and Operations in product changes by meeting implementation deadlines and minimizing material write offs. 

Contribute to all groups to become more strategic within their given area, bringing greater value to the company and instruct and encourage professional advancement.

Assist the Purchasing Department in improving the functionality of our MRP buying system by working with staff, field buyers and IT for efficiency gains.  

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in Business Administration or related field 

This position can work a hybrid schedule of working on-site and remote

Minimum one to three years work experience in Direct Materials procurement in a buying role

RFP management from identification and development to execution

Strong analytical skills and ability to become SME for assigned materials and SBU

Negotiation skills and knowledge of business law

Experience in contract creation, implementation and management

Strong leadership skills

Strong understanding of SAP system including MRP, purchase order management (issue to close),

Good understanding of CPG

Will be required to occasionally travel 5% of time with the occasional overnight travel

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.