Job Description

• Create an environment of strategic partnerships with vendors to seek mutual cost reduction and optimization opportunities
• Recognize and appropriately act upon supplier development opportunities
• Manage Supplier Performance (Quality, Punctuality, Lead time compliance & service) and facilitate Major Non- Conformance closure (delivery and quality)
• Support new product introductions by working with R communicating new product volumes with vendors
• Develop close working relationship and active dialogue with internal customers and departments such as quality, supply chain, and finance
• Strong negotiating skills
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Ability to work well with a team

· Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Must have good planning, organizational and execution skills.

· Ability to meet deadlines and established goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment

· Working knowledge of operational purchasing, strategic sourcing, raw materials & indirect goods and services is required

• Communicate with vendors on PO’s, delivery confirmations, and materials shortages.
• Review production demand, historical usage, MOQ, shelf life and lead times to determine what to order when
• Monitor deliveries and work with vendors to resolve issues
• Communicate vendor quality issues and work with vendors to resolve claims.
• Maintains accurate purchasing files including: accurate pricing, supplier lead times, minimum order quantities, freight rates, supplier contact information, fees and standard costs

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in purchasing, materials management, supply or related field or at least 4-5 years of purchasing experience in the food industry or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Purchasing know-how and mastering the Strategic Sourcing Process (supplier industry analysis, supplier selection, fact-based negotiations, etc.)

· Demonstrated expertise in negotiation strategies and tactics

· Knowledge of SAP, SAP SRM or similar ERP system required

• FOOD INDUSTRY A PLUS

· Technical skills in computing and using standard software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet)

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Company Description

Company has been in business over 30 years, they have a great team and awesome work environment. They value all of their employees and offer raises, bonuses, great benefits and opportunity for growth. Apply Today!!!