Buyer

2 weeks ago

Exton, United States The Food Source International, Inc. Full time

Buyer/Supply Chain Specialist-Food Ingredients


This position is responsible for purchasing ingredients to support the company needs for operations and distribution. In this position, the candidate will have a major impact on the business’ financial performance. A qualified individual will be an agent for change who will lead reviewing processes, evaluating suppliers, comparing costs, building relationships, and recommending sound decisions on cost savings and strategy for purchasing. The ideal candidate must be self-driven, detail oriented and a supportive team player with natural initiative and clear communication skills. Must be able to put the customer first in all aspects of the role.


Position Purpose:

  • Execution of day-to-day purchasing activities to high performance standards which include but not limited to running and interpreting MRP output, creating purchase orders, following up on vendor confirmations and coordination with Logistics on inbound delivery expectations.
  • Lead in contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers to drive competitive cost advantages, outcomes and results.
  • Identify potential supply partners based on quality, cost, reliability and customer service.
  • Maintain and further develop outstanding relationships with both existing and new suppliers.
  • Analyze each and every buying opportunity.
  • Review and communicate pricing and supply concerns to Sales; escalate issues when they arise.
  • Effective collaboration with R & D, Sales, Quality, Logistics and Production.
  • Maintain and update MRP master data.
  • Implement process improvements and standardization to existing purchasing processes and delivery systems.
  • Identify raw material challenges and provide recommendations to minimize or eliminate their potential impact.
  • Maintain a strong knowledge of ingredient and seasoning categories.
  • Meet KPIs as assigned.
  • Additional functions as needed.



Required Skills/Abilities/Education:

  • Bachelor’s in Business Administration or a related field.
  • 4+ years’ experience in procurement;
  • food industry experience a plus.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP and/or SAP experience a plus.
  • A great team player with a passionate drive to be successful.
  • Working knowledge of negotiation techniques in the industry.
  • High attention to detail
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Strong understanding of the market conditions and trends.


Physical Requirements:


Department:


Supply Chain

Reports To:

Director of Supply Chain

Backup:

Supply Chain Specialists

Collaborates with:

All departments


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:


TFS 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· WELLNESS ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Details:

  • Schedule: Office hours -Monday to Friday-Office hours 8:30-5:00. Hybrid schedule available.
  • Pay: 70K-80K /based on experience


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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