What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at L.A. Burdick Chocolates?
Purchasing Manager
L.A. Burdick Chocolates, celebrated for its exquisite artisanal chocolates, beverages, and pastries, is seeking an experienced Purchasing Manager working in our Medford, MA business office. In this role the Purchasing Manager is responsible for the purchasing and procurement activity.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for material planning and procurement
- Responsible for all purchasing activities and supplier management
- Tracks inventory and restocks as needed, to ensure production schedules are met
- Co-leader in semi-annual inventory counts
- Able to forecast and keep up with demand
- Work directly with management to optimize direct and indirect spend
- Negotiating a fair and practical price for material
- Manage, develop, and cultivate vendor relationships
- Ensure all purchases are consistent with company policy
- Look for opportunities for cost reductions
- Publish monthly KPI’s focusing on vendor performance
- Develop and manage strategic planning for purchasing
Skills and requirements
- Strong negotiating skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently
- Able to work with ever changing priorities and time constraints
- Strong business acumen, and work ethic
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Proficient computer skills
- Knowledge of working with ERP systems
- Working in a manufacturing environment
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Includes Wellness Incentive)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Company matched 401K
- Voluntary life and disability plans
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Complimentary chocolate tastings throughout the year
- Discount on all products
Compensation
- Salaried position
- Compensation commensurate based on experience
- Performance-based bonus
Founded in 1987, L.A. Burdick Chocolates is an artisan chocolatier dedicated to handcrafting European-inspired chocolates, pastries, and beverages. It has been praised for making one of the best chocolates and hot chocolates in the U.S. by Food & Wine, Zagat, Bloomberg, Travel Leisure, among others and has also been lauded by numerous other media outlets, including the New York Times, Boston Globe, Bon Appétit, Vogue, and Forbes.
For more information regarding L.A. Burdick, explore our website www.burdickchocolate.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All employees of L.A. Burdick's must be fully vaccinated
Application Question(s):
- Have you been vaccinated against Covid-19?
Work Location: One location
