Assistant Buyer

About the role

This position contributes to Sunsweet’s success by providing key support to the Procurement department for assigned categories, tactical support to Buyers, and development opportunity for a Procurement and/or supply chain career path professional. The right candidate will be a fast learner, flexible, detail-oriented, and organized. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, can work independently, and take initiative. Experience working collaboratively with external and internal teams to influence process changes and departmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions in SAP incorporating multiple ship-to locations.
• Work with multiple internal customers responding to their needs as they become required.
• Assist Buyers with analysis and/or transactional activities.
• Cross-functionally train in other areas of the procurement department to ensure a balanced view of the day-to-day activities.
• New item creation and setup in SAP.
• PO and release maintenance including PO changes.
• Delivery and lead time confirmations with suppliers.
• Price break setup in SAP.
• Work with Accounts Payable to reconcile invoice discrepancies.
• Monitor suppliers for quality, performance, and price.
• As time permits, research new suppliers.
• Negotiate cost savings whenever possible.
• Manage assigned suppliers, categories, and inventory management.
• Maintain a positive image as a representative of Sunsweet.

Requirements

• Word, Excel, and email proficiency.
• SAP or other MRP system experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and time management capabilities.
• Attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Provide operational support to buyers with a focus on business management and problem-solving.
• Understand the managing functions for product category.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• 5 years of office work experience (manufacturing a plus).
• Buyer experience, accounts payable, or receiving environments a plus.

Physical/Safety Requirements

• Tolerate extended periods of sitting at a desk.
• Ambient noise is louder than a traditional office setting.