Buyer / Purchasing Manager - Food Manufacturing

We are large chocolate company with a large production facility located in Boulder. We’re looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for negotiating with vendors for the purchase of all production materials, supplies and services used by the company while maintaining a safe, productive, and efficient chocolate factory and supporting the culture and shared values of Chocolove.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Recent Food Manufacturing - Purchasing Manager knowledge and experience
• Manages department scheduling, planning, performance, development and documentation
• Continually develops new supply sources with vendors
• Examines bids and makes awards
• Establishes account/credit and terms, reviews items received for correct costing and timeliness.
• Negotiates blanket purchase orders when appropriate and monitors cost during the time period
• Traces delinquent arrivals from purchase orders
• Ensures all projects are completed on time and in accordance to specifications standards
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies
• Monitor expenses and control the budget for the purchasing department
• Follows environmental and safety regulations and acts in compliance with U.S. laws
• Ensures compliance with regulations, industry standards, certifications and safety

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES / REQIREMENTS

• Solid knowledge and experience with managing all aspects of the purchasing life cycle
• Strong analytical skills, multi-tasking skills and detail orientation
• Strong MircoSoft Excel, Word and Outlook skills
• Outstanding organizational and leadership abilities
• Self-motivated, team oriented, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Results oriented with a strong commitment to quality.
• Solve problems using facts and personal judgment.
• React quickly in emergency situations and make sound decisions under stressful situations

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

• B.S./B.A. degree in a business related field or equivalent experience
• Manufacturing / Production experience in the food industry preferred
• 5 years of purchasing experience preferred

This job description is not intended to detail every aspect of the job or list every task to be performed. It is provided as a general overview of the responsibilities and skills an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Chocolove is an equal opportunity employer

* Search Firms and Recruiters:
Chocolove is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Food Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Boulder, CO 80301 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Boulder, CO 80301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000