PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Description

Position Title: Procurement Specialist

Scope of Responsibility:

· Build vendor relationships and negotiate competitive pricing to secure best prices on products and services.

· Creates and manage contracts agreements with vendors to ensure that obligations are met and the process for tracking renewals of existing agreements.

· Assist with documentation organization and collection of all ingredient specification sheets, nutritional statements and other items as needed

· Maintain records of purchase requisition approvals, contracts, pricing, renewal date, and other important procurement data

· Suggests new supply sources to diversify risk and maintain competitive costs

· Research market conditions to understand supply/demand factors and make buying decisions

· Manages inventory levels and places replenishment orders according to production/demand planning needs

· Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure inventory levels are maintained and drive cost saving initiatives

· Prepares and sends purchase orders by verifying specifications and pricing

· Ensures on time and accurate delivery of materials

· Verifies receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered; resolves discrepancies with receiving department and suppliers as needed

· Follow-up on product shorts and quality issues as necessary

· Maintain up to date price list for food costing

· Provides cost analysis information as needed by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends

· Maintain excellent communications with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience in food industry.

· Strong knowledge of procurement processes and practices.

· Strong interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication.

· Ability to independently manage multiple transactions from initiation to completion.

· Collaboration skills including internal customer service skills

· Advanced systems skills and working knowledge of MS Office, with advanced Excel knowledge

· Analytical / critical thinker

· Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

· Collaborative, team player

· Results focused individual with strong initiative

· Adaptability to changing priorities

· Able to work in a fast-paced environment balancing multiple tasks/ projects

· Inventory planning, vendor, & co-manufacturer management a plus

Qualifications

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000