Senior Buyer

** Senior Buyer**

**Job Category****:** Group I **Requisition Number****:** SENIO02798 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Blount Fine Foods is a private, family owned company that has been in the food business since 1880. Our product line includes refrigerated and frozen gourmet soups, side dishes and entrees for food service and retail. The company, headquartered in Fall River, MA, is the largest producer of Clam Chowder in New England and the largest manufacturer of Lobster Bisque in the country.

**Summary:** To plan, coordinate, analyze and manage all activities related to the purchasing and receipt of assigned raw materials. The position interfaces with Sales, Marketing, Planning, Production, QA, Product Development, Accounting, Logistics and Senior Management.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:**

* Use strategic thinking, deep analysis, and forward planning to maintain proper inventory levels that support sales, forecasts, and market trends for assigned items.

* Negotiate and coordinate raw material purchase orders, expedite/prioritize, and assess purchase orders for accuracy and compliance with regulations where necessary.

* Plan and manage raw materials associated with new product launches and phasing out of discontinued raw materials.

* Research new raw materials for R+D. Provide samples as needed and feedback on those samples with suppliers in a timely manner.

* Utilize available data and reporting tools to ensure departmental KPIs are being met and identify areas of improvement.

* Proactively perform supplier management activities through the use of supplier score cards, preventative and corrective action, supplier visits, and risk assessments. Maintains and fosters positive supplier relationships.

* Interface with all departments to resolve problems and issues with purchased items, plan for future requirements, and maintain production.

* Maintain records and documentation pertaining to past activities, order specifications, supplier specifications and performance histories, etc.

* Perform continued market analysis to determine trends, risks, and opportunities to drive and improve existing strategies and/or assist in the development of new departmental strategies.

* Participate in continuous improvement personally and departmentally in accordance with corporate expectations.

**Requirements:**

* Degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of both education and experience.

* 5-7 years buyer experience preferably in manufacturing

* Knowledge of Database software, inventory software and Order processing systems is necessary

**We offer:**

Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401k with Company match and Profit-Sharing Plan, Paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, Education Assistance Program, Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability, Discounts on Blount products at Company retail location.

*Blount Fine Foods is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital, & veteran status.*

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**Education**

**Required**

Bachelors or better.

**Experience**

**Required**

**5 years:** Food Buyer

**5 years:** Senior Buyer

**Preferred**

**3 years:** Manufacturing

**Licenses & Certifications**