Job Description
Job Description
Family owned and operated, Bake’n Joy Foods, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of top-quality bakery products that began over eighty years ago in 1941. We manufacture a variety of products for professional bakers including frozen scoop batters, predeposited muffin, cornbread, loaf cakes and Boston Coffee Cakes, mixes as well as an expanding line of fully baked items such as coffee cakes, loaf cakes and more. We remain committed to providing top quality products, service, and value to our customers.
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Buyer
Classification :Exempt
Reports To :Procurement Senior Materials Manager
JD Review Date :January 2025
Job Summary / Objective
The Buyer is responsible for the procurement of key raw materials, packaging, and supplies essential to Bake’n Joy’s operations. This role supports supplier relationships, leads sourcing activities, and ensures the continual improvement of the supplier network to strengthen supply availability and reduce costs. The Buyer acts as a purchasing agent, contributing to the company's overall profitability and operational efficiency.
Essential Functions
Manage day-to-day procurement activities, fostering healthy relationships with suppliers.Issue Purchase Orders and all necessary documentation for procuring ingredients, packaging, labels, and other indirect services.Address and resolve issues related to schedule adherence, supplier on-time delivery, shelf life, quality, and pricing in collaboration with internal departments.Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and source new suppliers / products as needed.Participate in vendor and supplier review meetings.Collaborate with cross-functional teams in New Product Development and Production Planning to plan and source materials.Forecast procurement needs, monitor stock levels, maintain safety stock, and expedite deliveries as required.Oversee the flow of key materials and ingredients, including inbound transportation, ensuring optimal inventory levels.Work with R&D and Quality & Food Safety (Q&FS) to source and qualify raw materials, addressing vendor quality issues and minimizing returns.Collect and manage documentation related to supplier and raw material approvals (e.g., spec sheets, SQF documents).Establish and monitor key performance indicators, driving improvements and enhancing company profitability.Provide after-hours and weekend communication as needed to address urgent production issues.Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficient in Windows-based PC programs and ERP systems.Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.Skilled in process improvement and cross-functional coordination.Supervisory Responsibilities
NoneWork Environment
This position operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment. May require occasional visits to supplier sites or production facilities.Physical Demands
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and occasionally lift items up to 25 pounds.Position Type
Full-TimeWork Hours
Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, with some flexibility. After-hours and weekend communication may be required.Travel
Minimal travel required, primarily local or regional.Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent business experience.2-4 years of progressive experience in Purchasing & Sourcing within the manufacturing industry.Preferred Education & Experience
Experience in food manufacturing is preferred.Familiarity with SQF and other quality standards is a plus.Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Bake’n Joy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
