A top candidate will possess a Bachelors degree and at least 3 years of purchasing experience specifically within Food Manufacturing. Experience with the SAGE system is highly preferred. If you are driven to maximize market opportunities and ensure the efficient supply of premium goods in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, apply for this permanent job today and elevate your career.
salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
- Supplier Management & Sourcing: Identify, evaluate, and source new suppliers; manage contract data and maintain professional relationships.
- Negotiation & Cost Reduction: Negotiate prices and terms to secure the best cost of goods; actively identify and recommend opportunities for cost reductions.
- Market & Product Expertise: Develop and maintain exceptional knowledge of products, market conditions, and vendors to ensure margin goals are met or exceeded.
- Purchasing Execution: Issue detailed and accurate purchase orders (P.O.s), track order status to achieve on-time delivery, and acquire necessary supplier specification sheets.
- Inventory Control: Collaborate with teams to maintain optimal inventory levels, make rational purchasing decisions, and identify potential shortages or overstock.
- Data & Reporting: Maintain updated and accurate data in Sage; prepare reports on supplier performance and ensure data for accurate landed cost is recorded.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all purchased goods and services consistently meet quality standards, specifications, and requirements.
- Internal Communication: Work closely with other departments to communicate order status, deliveries, delays, and address internal customer concerns.
Skills
Qualifications
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
