MEET AWAKENED FOODS!
Awakened Foods, LLC was created in 2021 through the combination of two Powerhouse brands – Ka-Pop! Snacks and Bubba’s Fine Foods. Ka-Pop! was founded in 2017 to bring authenticity, taste, and joy back to healthy snacking. Bubba’s is a grain-free, keto, and paleo snacking platform. We are expanding our reach to get more consumers better-for-you food options for which they can be excited.
Located in Loveland, CO, Jason Start leads our Company and is supported by a leadership team composed of CPG industry veterans. We bring the best of big and small food together, fueled by a relentless entrepreneurial spirit. Our advisors and investors also represent some of the most prominent leaders in the Natural Foods industry. Visit www.awakenedfoods.com for more information.
We are growing very rapidly across channels and have set ambitious goals for the next few years to help make us one of the fastest-growing companies in the grocery store!
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Purchasing Associate will report directly to the Purchasing & Planning Manager. This role is responsible for sourcing materials with R&D, shopping materials for value, purchasing materials. This position also serves as backup though training to some Accounts manager duties and P&P Manager duties. This position is responsible for timely delivery of materials for production needs. This position will work in an FDA regulated and SQF FSMA compliant facility, experience with this is a plus.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Review of material needs through MRP in our ERP system and ensure on time delivery.
● Work with R&D on material sourcing and gathering samples.
● Work to determine best vendors to provide materials.
● Works with Accounts Manager to ensure Vendor Approvals.
● Works with FSQA to ensure compliant records are retained on all materials.
● Works with Suply Chain to coordinate shipments.
● Assists with evaluating Production run metrics.
● Participate in required SQF Compliance activities including internal and external audits.
● Manage consumables inventory.
● Flexibility to other activities as needed in a growth environment.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Requirements):
● Minimum of 1 year of purchasing experience in an ERP environment.
● Strong Google Docs skills are a must.
● Strong Office Suite skills.
● Must have strong analytical, trouble-shooting and communication (written and verbal) skills.
● Must be self-directed, team-oriented and able to evaluate and effectively handle multiple priorities.
● Demonstrate a strong customer service orientation in order to best serve multiple internal and external customer relationships.
● Willing to get your hands “dirty”
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Compensation
Compensation will be commensurate with experience and our Company’s size – with the pay range between $23.00-$27.00 per hour with bonus potential.
Awakened Foods offers a generous benefits package, including health insurance, vision insurance, dental benefit, PTO, Paid holidays, bonus potential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
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