Buyer

The Buyer is responsible for assuring continuous supply and timely procurement of assigned items while adhering to fulfillment, inventory, and quality parameters established by the Company.

Key Responsibilities

• Create purchase orders for all established raw material requirements and manage the process through release, confirmation, and delivery to meet delivery goals.
• Create purchase orders for subcontracted materials
• Ensure raw materials and packaging are available when required for production.
• Ability to analyze inventory demand and planning parameters to ensure accurate release of purchase orders and to assure the planning/forecasting software is driving accurate order information.
• Elevate potential supply risks to Strategic Sourcing team.
• Supplier management to assure consistent compliance with quality standards and specifications, shipping stipulations and on-time and complete deliveries.
• Optimize inventory; minimize conditions leading to stagnant/obsolete and expired shelf life inventories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience required, or equivalent work experience
• Experience in Food Ingredient/Manufacturing is preferred
• Strong computer skills
• Strong oral, written communication and interpersonal skills needed for dealing effectively with outside vendors
• Ability to prioritize in a multitasking environment