Director of Procurement

Available Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO.

Disclaimer: Shank’s Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the planning and purchase of necessary components for manufacturing and MRO items.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the activities of the Purchasing Department.
• Responsible for planning, purchasing and inventory supply.
• Negotiates with vendors to obtain quotes and to secure consistent supplies and competitive prices.
• Evaluates vendor services to determine if they are compatible with organization objectives.
• Monitors quality of goods by reviewing costs, schedules, timeliness of delivery and conformance to specifications.
• Manage material flow to ensure inventory is maintained to the optimum level to support on time customer deliveries while keeping inventory at the appropriate levels.
• Works with inventories to ensure proper planning and establishes whether inventory is obsolete or discontinued.
• Performs all duties pertaining to sourcing of materials for company’s production to include negotiating pricing with vendors and assuring all materials are shipped in a timely manner.
• Maintains item quotation and pricing files and visit suppliers as required.
• Leads strategies in line with company initiatives to improve supply chain efficiency and reduce the total cost of supply chain management.
• Manages material savings initiatives in line with overall business objectives.

• Ensure the ERP system is updated to date with the most recent customer demand forecasts.
• Navigate urgent customers requests and supply shortages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL/SKILLS NEEDED:

• Knowledge of extrinsic factors relating to commodities purchased is needed.
• Good problem-solving capabilities, able to assist team members with problems in a prompt manner.
• Experienced in working independently, yet able to work in a team environment.
• Able to adjust to customer demands, supply chain challenges.
• Ability to have balance between having the discipline to work within the systems and navigate outside the systems.
• Good interpersonal skills, friendly, pleasant and professional, able to project that on the telephone while talking to vendors.
• English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessity to ensure a safe and effective work environment.
• Critical thinking, able to process information quickly and make decisions.
• Must be flexible with the ability to work with ever-changing demands of customers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A four-year degree in business management, engineering, supply chain mgmt. or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a similar position in a manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires frequent sitting and occasional standing
• Requires occasional walking
• Requires the use of hands for repetitive writing and typing
• Requires frequent use of eyesight
• Must be able to read and write
• Must be able to comprehend and interpret data and communication
• Requires work in a temperature-controlled environment
• Infrequent exposure to elevated noise
• Exposure to food allergens such as, but not limited to, milk eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans will occur.

Conduct, Quality, Integrity, and Culture

Conduct: We will conduct every aspect of our business with honesty, integrity, and openness, respecting human rights and the interests of our employees, customers, and third parties.

Quality: Shank’s is committed to food safety and product quality. We employ extensive food safety programs and controls at all levels. Our quality standards and food safety procedures are thoroughly being evaluated internally and externally. We continuously strive to improve our performance.

Integrity: Shank’s and its employees will not offer, give, seek or receive, either directly or indirectly, improper inducements for business or financial gain. Where information is confidential, that confidentiality must be protected.

Culture: Shank’s respects the cultural values of our employees, contractors, and customers. We also promote a balanced work-life environment. We recognize and celebrate our employees for their hard work and the contributions they make to our company.

Shanks Core Values:

ASPIRATION: Share a vision for achievement

ACCOUNTABILITY: Support company reputation

ADAPTABILITY: Evolve to meet business needs