Global Procurement Buyer (USDA Food Manufacturing)

About Norpaco

As an industry leading USDA manufacturer, we offer specialty gourmet food products to meet the needs of wholesale, retail and foodservice customers. Established in 1946, Norpaco has gained a reputation in the industry as a leader in both its own product line and its custom formulated products. The products include stuffed cherry peppers, stuffed olives, Panini rolls, sun dried tomatoes and other miscellaneous pepper products. Norpaco manufactures the Norpaco label, private label, and custom formulated shelf stable products.

A family-owned business since its inception, Norpaco has won several gourmet food awards and is committed to the highest quality level. Norpaco's reputation has been built on exceeding the expectations of our customers through world-class customer service. Driven by highly efficient and dedicated employees, we continually exceed customer expectations by ensuring competitive pricing, consistent quality backed by stringent quality assurance methods, and product knowledge supported by years of experience.

Job description summary:

The Global Procurement Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing goods and services for the company on a global scale. Work directly with suppliers from around the world negotiating contracts to secure the best prices for the company while maintaining inventory level to execute contracts and deliverables.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiating contracts: Researching vendors and negotiating contracts to get the best price for the company
• Managing purchase orders: Processing purchase requisitions, invoices, and other procurement-related queries
• Managing relationships: Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and internal customers
• Representing procurement: Working with cross-functional teams to represent procurement
• Ensuring compliance: Working in compliance with the company's spending and transaction policies
• Managing invoices: Proactively managing and reducing the number of invoices on hold

Competency Statement(s)

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Deductive Reasoning - Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a pre-determined result.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

Education and Certification Requirements:

Applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or demonstrate commensurate experience

Five to seven years related experience in a Food Production Manufacturing environment. Proven track record of cost savings in the Purchasing Department in a fast-paced environment. Strong negotiation skills are required.

Speaking, reading, and writing English is a must.

Equipment And Tool Knowledge:

Microsoft Windows office suite including outlook

SAP experience highly preferred

Work Environment:

Work in a usual office environment. Occasionally work in the warehouse where it is ambient temperature or in a cooler.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65K- $80K per year

Expected hours: 40-50 per week / 1st shift

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• As a USDA Certified facility, we must comply with all Federal Regulations & Laws pertaining to drug testing. Are you able to comply with our no marijuana policy?

Experience:

• Purchasing: 3 years (Required)
• Food Production Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Middletown, CT 06457 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Middletown, CT 06457: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $80,000