Jobs · Purchasing · Illinois

Sourcing Specialist

Phelps Pet Products · Rockford, IL · 8 mo ago
PurchasingFull-time

About the role

We are looking for a highly motivated and capable professional to join our cross-functional sourcing and operations management team. You will work closely with the Sourcing Manager and the Director of Operations to identify, qualify, and negotiate with existing and new vendors to provide a wide range of ingredients, packaging materials, and other resources. Additionally, you will compile customer forecasts to aid the team in production planning, inventory management, etc. for both existing and new innovative product launches.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Sourcing Manager and the Director of Operations to identify, qualify, and negotiate with existing and new vendors to provide a wide range of ingredients, packaging materials, and other resources.
  • Compile customer forecasts to aid the team in production planning, inventory management, etc. for both existing and new innovative product launches.

Key success factors

  • High-energy
  • Results-driven
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Highly organized
  • Consistent and effective communicator
  • Works well with internal and external partners
  • Resilient and creative problem solver

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