Overview
Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans for food ingredients. Procure food ingredients and other items assigned to the portfolio on a timely basis at the lowest possible cost consistent with company requirements. Manage the inventory for these items.
Duties and Responsibilities
Purchase assigned materials as required.
Assess MRP signals and other required inputs to insure supply of product required to maintain production levels for the long term.
Manage and negotiate contracts for all ingredients and other purchased items as required.
Assist Planning Dept in resolving supply issues that impede manufacturing requirements when they reach an impasse with the supplier.
Interface cross functionally regarding supplier quality issues. Complete supplier corrective action requests as required and expedite supplier claims process.
Develop and implement approved cost reduction / productivity improvement programs for assigned portfolio items.
Provide assistance to other purchasing team members as required.
Education
Associate Degree plus three to five years experience in purchasing food ingredients. Certifications: (APP, CPM) and or Bachelors degree preferred. MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
