What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent position at Spices USA?
We are looking for an experienced Purchasing Agent who is a motivated self-starter, solves problems, and takes initiative! This candidate will need to work cross-functionality with multiple departments to compile and analyze data, accurately forecast demand, and strategize to find cost-effective deals and suppliers. They would also need to discover the best ways to cut procurement expenses, and to be an excellent communicator that owns their areas of responsibility.
Spices USA is an equal-opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, apply now and be part of our success story!
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Place purchase orders for acquisition
- Review and implement inventory replenishment processes
- Obtain market intelligence to optimize ability to purchase parts at best quality and lowest cost
- Develop cost comparisons
- Develop reports to analyze cost and inventory
- Develop offers to purchase material based on internal demand and stock position
- Develop process and method to capture business expenditures
- Support audits as needed
- Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
- Ensure vendor compliance
- Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.
- Examine and test existing contracts.
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
- Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the company.
- Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
- Expect unfavorable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
- Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
- Control spending and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.
- Inventory management and demand forecasting for assigned product categories.
- Use historical data, input from the sales and marketing teams, and market treads to constantly improve and update demand forecasting.
- Communicate with vendors by sending purchase orders, understating capacity constraints, ensuring on time shipments, and planning production volume to maximize container space.
- Constantly analyze and improve forecasting methods to understand forecasting errors and implement strategies to mitigate those errors
- Assist with transportation planning to ensure on time shipment deliveries.
Requirements
- Fully Bilingual - both writing and speaking
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business Management (Preferred)
- Experience in food-related purchasing (Preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills (data mining, reporting, analysis, etc.)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to a changing environment
- Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Proven ability to be a multitasker who can handle multiple projects at once and be focused on detail
- In person/On site Job Opportunity
What we offer!
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Vacation Days
- $17 - $23hr depending on experience
Salary : $17 - $23
