Buyer ajc

Buyer ajc

Key Responsibilities

Create purchase orders for all established raw material requirements and manage the process through release, confirmation, and delivery to meet delivery goals.

Create purchase orders for subcontracted materials

Ensure raw materials and packaging are available when required for production.

Ability to analyze inventory demand and planning parameters to ensure accurate release of purchase orders and to assure the planning/forecasting software is driving accurate order information.

Elevate potential supply risks to Strategic Sourcing team.

Supplier management to assure consistent compliance with quality standards and specifications, shipping stipulations and on-time and complete deliveries.

Optimize inventory; minimize conditions leading to stagnant/obsolete and expired shelf life inventories.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience required, or equivalent work experience

Experience in Food Ingredient/Manufacturing is preferred

Strong computer skills

Strong oral, written communication and interpersonal skills needed for dealing effectively with outside vendors

Ability to prioritize in a multitasking environment

Company offers much to its employees, including an onsite cafeteria with an employee meal plan, as well as many other competitive benefits which include: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Educational Assistance, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Company Sponsored Employee Events, Paid Vacation, Paid Personal Days and Paid Holidays.

Our corporate campus in St. Francis, WI is close to both the Milwaukee airport and the restaurants, museums, theaters, galleries, and shopping in downtown Milwaukee.