Buyer

Raw Materials Buyer- Food Manufacturing
Job Summary:

Purchasing Manager or Raw Materials Buyer manages raw materials inventories to ensure that material resources are consistent with production schedules. The PM/Buyer responsibilities include determining material specifications, creating and maintaining inventory schedules, coordinating with internal departments, and managing external stakeholder relations. A successful PM/Buyer should be able to ensure the appropriate supply of cost-efficient and high-quality materials required to maintain steady production and product delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Determining the required materials and generating purchase orders.
• Ensuring materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are cost-efficient.
• Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.
• Negotiates, build relationships, and execute all domestic purchasing of raw materials
• Negotiates, builds relationships with vendor sources and executes all purchases for packaging materials
• In coordination with CEO, executes international raw materials purchases
• Works diligently with key stakeholders on material requirements planning, scheduling, and overall operations strategy.
• Coordinates closely with finance department on supplier payments planning.
• Track production volume and monitor customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.
• Schedule and oversee supply and delivery of materials and products.

Other essential Functions

• Upholds the values and mission of All Seasonings Ingredients
• Follows all policies and procedures set by All Seasonings Ingredients
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to report, convey and communicate planning and purchasing.
• Experience in Manufacturing, specifically Food Manufacturing, strongly preferred.
• Experience with Sage preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to multi-task, set priorities and delegate.
• Excellent accountability and responsibility track record, highly skilled in planning and organizing.

Education and Training

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Associates or Bachelor’s in business, logistics, inventory management, or a related field preferred.
• 2 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
• Equivalent combinations of education and work experience will be considered.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is subject to the following requirements:

• The employee is often required to sit, and use their hands and fingers to handle, feel, or type. The employee may need to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Strong aromas of spice, allergens, and particulates in the air.

Compensation:

All Seasonings, Ingredients, Inc. offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. All Seasonings Ingredients, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Material Planning: 1 year (Preferred)
• Purchasing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location