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
• ▪Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• ▪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.