MUST HAVES: 

• BS or BA Degree in relevant field
• At least 5 years' experience purchasing raw and packaging materials and components in the food and beverage or pharmaceutical industry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel (such as VLOOKUP, PIVOT TABLE)
• ERP experience a must

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Source, negotiate, manage, and measure supplier quality, cost, delivery, terms of payment, and purchase conditions.
• Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers in order to achieve on-time delivery, at the lowest cost, while minimizing inventory.
• Manage the Buying process by monitoring key Purchasing signals based on demand and Safety Stocks.
• Place, track, monitor and follow-up Purchase Orders to ensure material ordered is delivered on-time, meeting quality and documentation standards.
• Follow up to expedite or de-expedite purchase orders as required.
• Monitor Life Cycle of assigned goods to ensure no product ever gets scrapped.
• Ensure all paperwork for incoming deliveries is accurate and accompanies the delivery of raw materials, quickly solving any discrepancies as they occur.
• Participate in the Supplier Qualification program.
• Support the Quality department in obtaining documents to assure GMP compliance.
• Monitor quality and adherence to specifications of products purchased.
• Coordinate with Logistics material receipts and warehouse space planning.
• Discuss defective or unacceptable raw materials or components with Quality Control, users, vendors, and others to determine the source of the problem and take corrective action.
• Evaluate and negotiate alternative supplier options and collaborate with the team on design enhancements and product modifications.
• Negotiate Purchasing Agreements and supplier agreements, where applicable.
• Actively reduce lead times through vendor-managed inventory programs or floor stock agreements.
• Actively solicit quotations for new raw materials and existing raw materials to assure price awareness and competitiveness in the supply chain.
• Communicate any supply chain threats and strategic buy ahead opportunities.
• Work closely with the R&D department in the sourcing of raw materials to support new product launches and pilots.
• Prepare reports, update KPIs periodically.
• Other duties as assigned

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Group Life and Disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Paid Holidays
• Biweekly profit-sharing contribution
• PTO (Vacation and Sick Time)
• Bonuses