Brief Description of Responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizes and administers various procurement activities.
• Examines requisitions and prepares solicitation documents to include Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, Requests for Qualifications, and multi-year procurement packages. Facilitates the competitive solicitations process from the time the request has been received through the signing and issuance of a Purchase Order.
• Prepares schedules for opening of bids; participates in opening and tabulating quotes.
• Oversees the compilation of statistics covering sales by vendor, classification, and item, and the maintenance of other records necessary to systematic purchasing.
• Oversees correspondence and interviews with vendors and their representatives regarding price changes, discounts, shipping methods, adjustments, cancellations, and contracted services.
• May supervise training for identifying, developing, and conducting training on Purchasing policies and procedures.
• Analyzes current procurement activities and recommends improvements through more efficient procurement methods to maximize delivery.
• Assists in the development of departmental rules and regulations, procurement policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

JOB REQUIRMENTS

• Must be able to work in high energy, detail oriented, ability to prioritize, multitask and hands-on with strong background in Food and Beverage manufacturing preferred.
• Computer literate along with effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; excellent grammar and strong writing/editing and proofreading skills for presentations with all levels of management and team members.
• Physical and computerized counting of inventory to keep track of goods and supplies.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Ability to be flexible / manage change and work well under pressure.
• Demonstrate integrity and dedication and have a positive work attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work extended shifts and flexible schedules including nights, weekends, and Holidays.
• Effectively utilize a “Collaborative Team Approach” in all situations
• Ability to challenge current state and be motivated to improve the business; ability to influence without authority at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to perform moderately complex and diverse tasks with minimal supervision.
• Sound and mature professional judgment, coupled with a high degree of professionalism and confidence.
• Develop cost-based analysis to help justify costs associated with key process solutions.
• Responsible for meeting and exceeding timing, goals, and objectives on assignments.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all initiatives they are managing.
• Display an innovative and entrepreneurial approach to projects.
• All other duties assigned.

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employee will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.