Buyer

POSITION SUMMARY

As a team member of the Supply Chain department, the Buyer will be responsible for maintaining appropriate material inventories and consignment warehouse levels.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare and perform weekly review of inventory reporting, ad hoc reporting and analysis, and special projects
• Expedite and track the flow of material from shipment to production to ensure production needs are met
• Manage, test, and qualify new supplies/suppliers to ensure a competitive supply base; Conduct supplier evaluations and manage supplier relationships
• Collect technical specifications and food safety documentation
• Assist with and review inventory costing with facility accounting staff
• Partner with dry good storage staff and production teams on usage requirements and any material issues
• Review and audit materials to ensure they meet standards before being sent to production
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business or related field or combination of relevant education and experience; One (1) year of experience in inventory management supply ordering

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge: Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Skills: Ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, and present a professional demeanor; Work independently and within a team environment; Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate information with attention to detail and accuracy; Ability to articulate ideas to both internal and external audiences both verbally and in writing; Ability to stay current with industry best practices and apply new concepts

Environmental/Working Conditions

• Office setting environment with exposure to noise, equipment, and machinery.
• Able to sit for long periods of time.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.
• Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.
• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retailment Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development