Responsibilities:
- All aspects of ingredient sourcing including identifying potential supply partners based on quality, cost, reliability and customer service.
- Engage in contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers to drive competitive cost advantages, outcomes and results.
- Maintain and further develop outstanding relationships with both existing and new suppliers.
- Review and communicate pricing and supply concerns to Sales for new opportunities and update as needed in a timely manner.
- Effective collaboration with R & D, Sales, Quality, Logistics and Production.
- Assisting in the further development of best practices and processes in sourcing and purchasing strategies.
- Helping to implement and facilitate process improvements and standardization to existing purchasing processes and delivery systems.
- Identify raw material challenges and pinch points, and work to minimize their potential impact.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Food Science or related field).
- 3+ years of experience in Food Ingredients buying experience.
- Excellent strategic thinking and negotiating skills
- Strong ability to interact with multidisciplinary team
- Strong Project Management Skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Maspeth, NY 11378: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Purchasing: 5 years (Required)
- Food Industry: 4 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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