What are the responsibilities and job description for the Milk and Creams Buyer position at Flora Food Group?
Job Description
Job Description
About Flora Food Group
We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories : butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.
Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.
The Milk Buyer works with suppliers to ensure all required ingredients, packaging and supplies are on
order or in stock. This includes gathering information regarding annual purchase volumes and dollars
on core purchases and utilizing MRP to determine purchase requirements. The Milk Buyer issues and
follows-up on purchase orders and reviews purchase volumes versus contracted quantities on
ingredients and packaging.
Key Accountabilities :
- Issue purchase orders for direct all items being used in Production.
- Negotiate pricing when needed and ensure that all ordered items will be delivered in a
timely and accurate fashion from suppliers. In addition, act as primary point of contact for
our suppliers and ensure that any issues are quickly and effectively communicated.
inventory.
times, order multiples, minimum and maximum order quantities, etc.
as backup to the Inventory Control Specialist as needed.
creation.
inventory are maintained.
review and approval.
efficiencies and improvements.
Keep manager informed of potential issues resulting from exceeding or not meeting
contracted amounts.
Competencies
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o Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and
effectively communicates safety incidents
o Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
o Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
o Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short
term wins
o Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department / individual success
o Leads / facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
o Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over
departmental / individual goals
o Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to
increase efficiency and reduce waste
o Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous
improvement
o Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed
when managing change
o Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
o Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
o Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
o Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
o Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on
technical expertise
o Engages in long term talent planning
o Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
o Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams
o Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or vocational studie
Experience Required :
o 6 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
o 6 Years – Experience in Position
o 6 Years – Experience managing people / projects
Experience may include a combination of work experience and education
o 10 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
o 10 Years – Experience working in Position
o 10 Years – Experience managing people / projects
o Experience in TPM / WCM
o High level of technical troubleshooting ability in all equipment areas including
automation
o Experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) a plus
Travel :
Please make it clear if the job will require travel within the country or abroad and give an idea of how often the candidate will
need to be away from home.)
As per job / site requirements
anagement
Site management teams
External :
What's next
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We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.
No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.
