Sr. Buyer

The Senior Buyer is responsible for assuring continuous supply and timely procurement of assigned items within the quality and quantity parameters established by the Company. This position requires identifying, facilitating approval and integrating alternative products, suppliers and/or supply solutions to leverage lower TCO, lead-times, on-time deliveries, higher quality and stable supply options to company.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the order and confirmation process real time

Facilitate global strategic sourcing of packaging, food ingredients and contract manufacturing

Manage supplier management to assure consistent compliance with quality standards and

Specifications, shipping stipulations and on-time and complete delivery

Develop and maintain packaging and ingredient supply strategies to compliment production and sales requirements

Optimize inventory, minimizing conditions leading to stagnant/obsolete and expired shelf-life inventories

Work collaboratively with other departments to achieve finished goods delivery performance that meets customer expectations

Define and eliminate chronic problems

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree highly preferred

Food ingredient and raw materials experience highly preferred

Manufacturing and Supply Chain experience is a plus

Ability to maintain and negotiate desirable supplier relationships and agreements

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to travel as required to optimize supplier relationships and performance