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Buyer/Supply Chain Specialist Dry Ingredients & Seasonings

The Food Source International, Inc.
Exton, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2025

Summary/Objective

The Food Source International is seeking a dynamic Buyer/Supply Chain Specialist that is dedicated and detail-oriented with a strong background in managing procurement processes, vendor relationships, and inventory control. If you are highly proficient in analyzing market trends, negotiating contracts, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods and services while maintaining cost-efficiency we would love to hear from you. Must be adept at working with cross-functional teams to align supply chain strategies with organizational goals, improve operational efficiency, and optimize inventory management. Our staff is committed to contributing to the success of the supply chain by ensuring seamless operations, cost reduction, and quality assurance. If you want to share your experience and make a difference by supporting the success of numerous businesses in the food industry, please apply today. (No recruiters needed.)


Essential Functions: The Buyer/Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing goods and services required by the organization. The Buyer/Supply Chain Specialist essential functions are maintaining accurate records of purchases, tracking inventory levels, and monitoring supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and quality standards. The Buyer/Supply Chain Specialist collaborates with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure smooth delivery and storage of goods, while also working to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of supply chain processes. Additionally, the role includes analyzing market trends, forecasting demand, and supporting cost-reduction initiatives.


Responsibilities/Skills/Abilities:

  • Utilizes independent judgment for negotiating terms and providing updates to stakeholders.
  • Has authority to make decisions on multiple procurement projects simultaneously while ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Strong ability to identify reliable suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and manage contracts effectively.
  • Experience in securing competitive pricing while maintaining product quality and reliability.
  • Knowledge of supply chain processes, including inventory management, distribution, and logistics coordination.
  • Ability to manage the flow of materials from suppliers to warehouses, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Proficient in analyzing data and market trends to optimize purchasing decisions.
  • Ability to identify supply chain inefficiencies and recommend process improvements.
  • Experience in managing inventory levels, tracking stock, and ensuring the availability of materials.
  • Ability to forecast demand and avoid stockouts or overstocking.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Proficient in using ERP systems, procurement software, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to adapt to new technology and improve the efficiency of procurement processes.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong focus on accuracy when tracking inventory, processing orders, and managing contracts.
  • Capable of identifying discrepancies and addressing issues in a timely manner.
  • Focused on minimizing costs while maintaining quality and meeting supply chain needs.
  • Strategic mindset for developing long-term supplier relationships and improving procurement practices.
  • The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.


Work Experience Requirements:

  • 3–5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain management is generally required.
  • Experience with vendor negotiations, inventory management, and supply chain optimization is preferred.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement software, and data analysis tools is essential.
  • Previous experience in industries such as manufacturing, retail, or distribution is beneficial.


Education/Knowledge Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field is typically required.
  • Certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) are highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement processes, inventory management, and logistics operations is essential.


Reports To: Supply Chain Manager-Procurement


Supervisory responsibilities: None


Backup: Supply Chain Manager-Procurement/ Buyer/Supply Chain Specialist


Physical Requirements:

  • Work involves sitting most of the workday greater than 50% of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally.
  • Typing and applying pressure with the fingers and palm required.
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
  • The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).


Work environment/Hours:

  • The work environment: routine office setting, may be hybrid two days per week based on company need.
  • Full-time Office hours are typically 8:30-5:00pm, Monday-Friday with occasional overtime.


About the Company:

The Food Source International Inc. is a technical ingredient company with a pulse on what is next. Founded in 1997, we prioritize quality, clean, and safe ingredients and seasonings that provide unique solutions to technical challenges that food processors face. Our passion for improving taste, wholesomeness, and health in food is at our core. We have increased our customer base by hiring creative, forward thinking team members who are extremely customer centric. Our customers are our business. Want to learn more? Check out our website at: www.foodsourceinc.com


TFSI Core Values:

Collaborative Teamwork

We all play a role in the company’s success. We collaborate every day to do our part to support each other. Authentic, respectful, and inclusive conversations support our personal and professional growth. Communication happens daily, great ideas come from everyone, and this supports autonomy in our work.


Customer Centric

Each person at TFS plays a role in driving an agile business that helps to serve our customers. We value relationships of our employees, customers, and vendors. We collaborate to meet or exceed our customer’s needs.


Accountability

We are responsible for sourcing quality products that are cost-effective, and we deliver them accurately and timely. We hold each other accountable to service the customer.


Creativity

The way it has always been, is not the way it has to be. Whether it is people, process, or product, relevant innovation and curiosity in all aspects drives our motivation.


Passion

Food is our passion. The integrity in our communication and service drives our passion to ensure safe quality ingredients and seasonings.


The Food Source International offers the following benefits to full time employees:

HEALTH, VISION, DENTAL · 401(K) · PAID VACATION/PTO/HOLIDAYS · TUITION REIMBURSEMENT


EEO: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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