Purchasing Associate/Buyer

Come join our SUPPLY CHAIN TEAM in Petaluma! 

RUSTIC BAKERY has been making and serving organic handmade baked goods since 2005. We operate four popular cafes in Marin and have a wholesale production division making flatbread crackers, cookies and crisps in Petaluma with products sold nationally by fine retailers throughout the US. We strive for locally sourced ingredients of the highest quality when making our products and the same goes for our people. We're looking for individuals with a love of artisan products, who want to bring their very best and be part of a fresh baked, locally sourced, fast rising company. 

BENEFITS

•  Competitive pay
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching funds

TO APPLY, follow the link:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/aa48daa3-c5e5-4495-9d32-a6562cbefc56/Rustic-Bakery-Inc

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for executing procurement responsibilities related to Direct and Indirect Materials including ingredients, packaging, maintenance parts and janitorial supplies. Success in this position is primarily measured by the coordination with our vendors to ensure on time delivery and in the right quantities those materials required to support business operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for ingredients, packaging, maintenance parts and other categories as assigned.
• Contact vendors and suppliers as needed to get information necessary to support buying activities.
• Manage and process requisitions from other functional groups.
• Work with the Supply Chain Manager to monitor pricing, prepare analyses and reports on KPI’s, and other analytics related to purchasing as identified.
• Work closely with the Demand Planner/Production Scheduler to ensure that materials are ordered to support the production schedule.
• Provide exceptional Customer Service at all support levels.
• Manage the cost, quality, and delivery of material purchased.
• Monitor and communicate order status for categories assigned. Follow-up, track and expedite deliveries as needed.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain team to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. Intermediate Adobe Acrobat Pro skills a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluent in English a must; bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Comfortable making cold-contacts outside our organization.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills and attention to details.
• Strong problem solver who identifies improvement opportunities and implements sustainable solutions.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities when needed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma and 5 years of related experience OR Associate degree plus 3 years of related experience or Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years related experience.
• Experience with advanced database programs and ERP’s a must. Experience with NetSuite a plus.

RUSTIC BAKERY invites people of all backgrounds and interests to join our team. We strive for a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and provide equal employment opportunities for all.