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Purchasing Agent/Buyer

Dairy Farmers of America
Turlock, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2025

Job Description

General Purpose

Purchase materials or other goods (raw materials, equipment, tools, parts, supplies, etc.). Partner closely with internal groups, such as sales and operational planning, strategic procurement, distribution, sales, and operations teams, to ensure that optimal inventory levels are maintained to meet business requirements. Communicate with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.

Job Duties and ResponsibilitiES

Coordinate all purchasing activities, review and process purchase requisitions, and place purchase orders

Recommend and / or determine method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid

Expedite orders where required to ensure constant supply against schedule changes

Review and manage invoice issues, shipping errors, late deliveries, replacement of materials not meeting company specifications, and cancellation of orders, keeping stakeholders updated throughout the process

Ensure appropriate inventory levels are attained and managed, meeting or exceeding procurement and inventory key performance indicators (KPIs)

Actively participate in the resolution of aging inventory

Negotiate prices within budgetary limitations and scope of authority; create competitive bidding situations to ensure lowest total costs

Develop and maintain effective logistics storage and inventory plan that optimizes freight costs

Maintain procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, and inventories

Discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services with internal groups, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action

Monitor market standards and trends, changes in business practices of supported area(s), new sources, new systems, new or altered types of materials entering the market, etc., to identify and recommend ways of reducing prices of goods purchased and costs of operations through standardization of material and value analysis

Maintain market intelligence and report changes in pricing levels. Identify potential problem areas or conditions which could adversely affect the company’s procurement position. Recommend and take corrective actions

Interview existing and new vendors to obtain information regarding product quality and price and to ensure vendor performance is consistently satisfactory. Evaluate and make appropriate changes for the most cost effective and best quality service

Maintain, re-evaluate, and expand reliable qualified sources of supply and secondary sources as back up

Collect and compile information for vendor performance annual reviews from internal departments on the quality of vendor products and services. Initiate reports and distribute to proper personnel for their review and action

Participate in continuous improvement projects and discussions within operational procurement and provide input into procurement strategies

The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Education and Experience

Undergraduate degree in accounting, business, economics, supply chain management or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)

2 to 5 years of procurement, purchasing, buyer, supply chain management, finance, or related experience

Certification and / or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Sound knowledge of procurement, supply chain, and general business principles

Sound knowledge of vendor product, services, and reliability

Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

Skill in critical thinking and analysis

Able to negotiate

Able to organize time, energy, and resources effectively to achieve goals (i.e., organizational skills)

Able to prioritize work effectively

Able to work under tight deadlines with flexibility

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Able to respond courteously and efficiently to inquiries, complaints, and requests

Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail

Must be able to read, write and speak English

Travel

5%-15% (1-3 times per year)

This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, AD&D, long term disability, short term disability, 401k and flex spending / HSA benefits.

This is a bonus eligible position.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay Range $64000-80000 / year

Salary : $64,000 - $80,000

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