What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Buyer position at Central Garden & Pet?
Description
Central Life Sciences is searching for a Strategic Buyer in our Dallas, TX location. This position will work in conjunction with and under the general direction of the Commodity Manager in execution of the strategic plan, supplier management and negotiation strategies which aligns with the corporate goals.
Key Responsibilities
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Central Life Sciences is searching for a Strategic Buyer in our Dallas, TX location. This position will work in conjunction with and under the general direction of the Commodity Manager in execution of the strategic plan, supplier management and negotiation strategies which aligns with the corporate goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Leverage both current and new supplier relationships to drive cost reductions, negotiate long-term agreement, and form strategic partnerships that enhance the supplier portfolio to provide positive financial impacts and increased stability.
- Conduct thorough RFP process and supplier selection to achieve cost targets, adhere to contractual requirements and follow strategic plans.
- Initiate benchmark analysis to identify potential cost gaps and ensure price alignment across commodity.
- Conduct commodity and supplier analysis to recognize and implement potential opportunities, gaps and risk analysis, and areas for efficiency gains.
- Ascertain relevant market knowledge and best practices to offer alternative/improved solutions driving improvements in business operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or related field
- 5 years’ experience in Purchasing, preferably strategic planning with knowledge of packaging industry.
- Ability to effectively execute strategies across multiyear plans as well as cross functional teams and make data driven decisions.
- CPM or CPSM a plus
- SAP Experience preferred
- Works in an office within manufacturing facility
- Some travel required
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life and Disability Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of free online courses
- Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
- Referral Program with cash bonus
- Access to on-demand pay
- Paid parental leave
- A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
