Our client is a well known Manufacturer of quality FOOD, CEREAL INGREDIENTS and CONFECTIONARY INGREDIENTS.  Due to expansion, they are currently seeking a PURCHASING INGREDIENTS BUYER.  The PURCHASING INGREDIENTS BUYER will be responsible for directing, coordinating, and leading activities for purchasing and distributing materials and performing the following duties:

RESPONSIBLITIES:

Ÿ  Plans, organizes, directs, and controls activities related to the categories of spend managed.

Ÿ  Prepares instructions regarding purchasing systems and procedures.

Ÿ  Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability/price, and prepares market analysis reports.

Ÿ  Develops and utilizes a system to evaluate vendor quotations with the appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.

Ÿ  Designs, implements, manages, and monitors procurement reporting systems to meet company requirements.

Ÿ  Recruits and maintains suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct.

Ÿ  Prepares and issues purchase contracts and change notices.

Ÿ  Reviews and resolves vendor claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.

Ÿ  Inventory management and utilization.

Ÿ  Oversees all activities related to procurement of a material, from intent to purchase through  delivery of the material.

Ÿ  Negotiates complex requests for materials.

Ÿ  Arranges buy backs of surplus materials.

PREFERRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Ÿ  Drive – someone who is self-motivated and career driven with a strong sense of urgency, enthusiasm and commitment to excellence.

Ÿ  Analytical – someone who is comfortable with numbers and able to quickly understand/derive the vendor’s true cost structure.

Ÿ  A fast learner who rapidly moves up the learning curve. Someone who wants to continue to take on new responsibilities.

Ÿ  Strong results-oriented mentality that focuses and drives cost/value initiatives.

Ÿ  Ethical and strong personal values.

Ÿ  Strategic planning – to help develop strategy to meet defined annual budget and five-year plan goals.

Ÿ  Technology Development – create environment that encourages innovation to allow for continual pursuit of new technologies that fit department objectives and bring future packaging improvements and cost savings.

Ÿ  Project Management – to facilitate internal communications between relevant departments to effectively manage project development and “follow-through” within the procurement area(s).

REQUIREMENTS:

Ÿ  MUST have a Bachelor’s degree; a packaging engineering degree is preferred.

Ÿ  MUST have 3-5 years of related purchasing experience with an impressive track record of accomplishments and continuous improvements in purchasing.

Ÿ  Experienced in leveraging vendor relationships and achieving sizable cost savings from strategic cost reduction programs.

Ÿ  Experience running negotiations through e-procurement.

Ÿ  In addition to English, Spanish is beneficial.

Ÿ  Efficient in Excel and Word

In return, then can offer a competitive compensation package, full benefits and relocation assistance.  Send resume to: jobs@foodemployment.com or call 815-623-3600 for more details.