Buyer

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: Responsible for developing sourcing strategy (cost modeling, market analysis, business need assessment) and performing analytics (bid events, supplier negotiations, and contract analysis) related to assigned categories. The role requires constant engagement with suppliers to drive performance management, resolve quality issues, and generate market intelligence. This position will be relied upon as a significant contributor to achieving departmental goals through developing and building strategies for the vendors of all materials. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Perform spend, contract, and market analysis for assigned categories Ensure supplier engagement and implement process improvement Conduct bid events, prepare bid analysis, and make sourcing recommendations to strategic sourcing managers Generate materials in support of presentations, workshops, and negotiations Communicate sourcing decisions to stakeholders and necessary system updates Provide necessary inputs for supply agreements and monitor compliance. Manage supplier performance Ensure adherence and compliance with procurement processes and policies Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories Supplier relationship management Drive aggressive productivity goals and create a pipeline of projects Capacity planning and business continuity plans Material monitoring program Supplier audits/SQF compliance Resolve all payment discrepancies promptly Assist in managing the accuracy and reliability of the MRP system Comply with Plant, State, and Federal OSHA, EPA, FDA, HACCP, and SQF regulations. Comply with GMPs in the plant. Assist in the maintenance of the Food Safety and Quality system. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A college degree in business, marketing, or related equivalent degree preferred. Minimum of five years of experience in purchasing. Application and experience with CRM systems and ERP Systems, i.e., Ross, etc. Competency in Microsoft Office software suite. Purchasing professional who is detail-oriented and accurate, with strong proven purchasing and negotiating skills Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong relationships at all levels, with the confidence to be engaging with vendors as well as management and line workers Highest level of professionalism and integrity, with the ability to handle and manage confidential information Highly effective communicator, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly and concisely articulate ideas and concepts Experience in strategic planning and execution, including analyzing and improving existing operations and procedures, formulating policies, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures Creative, abstract thinker/problem-solve LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, work instructions, and software manuals. Ability to author routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and communicate well with customers. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None is required for this position. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical requirements outlined here represent the necessary tasks for performing this job successfully. Reasonable adjustments can be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities. The job may involve periods of sitting or standing as needed. Walking upstairs and on a level surface for various periods throughout the day is necessary. Proper lifting techniques are required for reaching above shoulder height, below the waist, or lifting throughout the workday. Occasionally, lifting up to 25 pounds may be necessary. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas, where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment. A typical office environment includes ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment.