Company Background :
Farmina is nature and science in perfect harmony. Our mission is to develop the best all-natural, nutritious, and scientifically validated food that dogs and cats will love. Farmina is an innovative Pet Nutrition Company focusing on servicing dog and cat pet parents to make the best personalized nutritional decisions for their pet's well-being while providing life changing solutions along the way.
We at Farmina firmly believe in our company motto : Happy pet. Happy you.
Position Purpose
Purchases raw materials, micro ingredients, and packaging, meeting all internal requests for direct and indirect purchases, with the goal of reducing costs for the organization. Maintains daily contact and negotiates costs with suppliers, providing better cost-effectiveness.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (Prefer Supply Chain or Logistics / Purchasing related field)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience of working in high volume manufacturer IN THE PET FOOD INDUSTRY
- Excellent negotiation skills as well as an understanding of the broad goods sector consumption
- Working experience at Buyer position, in purchasing or supply chain management; Inward processing knowledge recommendable
- Fluent computer skills (MS Office package, Internet, NAV)
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Able to manage multiple tasks and jobs simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities
Planning and organizing purchasing department according to the company standard and strategyDevelop an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders and execution of tasks of purchasing departmentCreating a procurement plan (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) based on needs of all sectors in companyMaintain daily contacts with suppliers, including freight forwarders, organizing domestic and international transportSupport other relevant departments and communicate any supply problems which may have impact on business operations and resultsProvide purchase, backorder and delivery discrepancy report to supervisors with all necessary information that secures traceability through the systemProactively monitor and advise all team members and superiors on any issues which present risk or opportunity to the company, shipment tracking and other necessary informationMonitor market trends and market suppliers; audit, evaluate and select suppliers according to company standard that provides quality compliance, cost and delivery efficiencyAccent on cost reduction and optimization of departments tasks, including continuous improvementNegotiate contracts, improve prices and terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to make business savingsActive participation in resolving complaints against suppliersWork closely with production, quality, logistics, regulatory, labeling and other relevant departments as contribution to overall business developmentResponsibility for creating, maintaining and modifying database of suppliers and raw materialsAssisting with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basisImplement all necessary actions for obtaining licenses for importing raw materials and extending existing onesActive monitoring of changes, harmonization and implementation of internal procedures with legal changes related to the procurement processCreate training plan for employees in department and conduct trainings accordinglyBenefits :
Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits and much more.90% Company Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option401K with Employer Matching ProgramPaid Holidays and Paid Time OffEmployee DiscountsThis job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described , and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Farmina is An Equal Opportunity Employer
