Purchasing Specialist

2 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Purple Carrot Full time
About Purple Carrot

Purple Carrot is a mission-driven company that aims to inspire people to eat more plants. We're a team of collaborative individuals who drive for results, strive for excellence, and make good choices quickly.

We're looking for a Purchasing Specialist to join our Operations department. As an integral part of our team, you will work closely with the Associate Manager, Procurement, to ensure the smooth operation of our supply chain.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage purchasing responsibilities through our system, including sales, purchase orders, projections, and reporting.
  • Generate purchase orders, ensuring on-time delivery and order accuracy.
  • Purchase a wide range of SKUs, including packaging, perishable, and shelf-stable ingredients.
  • Follow ingredient and packaging orders from purchase order creation through delivery and portioning.
  • Update the sourcing team on supplier performance and make recommendations for new sources when needed.
  • Verify costs of raw and processed materials and ensure actual costs meet projections.
  • Closely monitor and respond to inventory levels, changing order volumes, quality or delivery issues, and recovery requirements.
  • Work with accounts payable, fulfillment, and outside vendors to ensure on-time and accurate invoicing.
Requirements
  • 2-4 years of buying, forecasting, procurement, and/or supply chain management experience.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Extensive experience calculating cost of products and quantity conversions.
  • Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Docs, with experience creating simple spreadsheets and working within complex tools.
  • Familiarity with Fishbowl or similar ERP/system experience is a plus.
  • Prior experience buying for a production kitchen and particularly in the fresh prepared space is a plus.
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and unlimited paid time off. You'll also have the opportunity to work with a passionate team and contribute to a company that's making a positive impact on the world.


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