Buyer - Oak Brook, United States - Vanee Foods Company
Description
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Purchase assigned production raw materials, packaging, and non-stock materials from suppliers at the best overall value (Based on quantity, quality, and delivery required).
PRINCIPAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Read and understand the automated procurement systems (MRP system) and it's relationship to the various interfacing systems.
- Execute purchase orders of raw material, packaging and noninventory items as directed by the MRP system and/or the Purchasing Manager.
- Determine the lowest overall cost of transportation for each order. Follow up on all orders to ensure ontime delivery.
- Responsible for purchase order accuracy including price, delivery date, freight costs, etc. Handle any order/invoice discrepancies with the vendor.
- Assist in maintaining specifications of raw materials and packaging items. Assist in maintaining all required Supplier Approval documentation for the vendors.
- Maintain all system attributes including reorder points, safety stocks, lead times, order quantities, etc. to ensure proper inventory levels with mínimal handling/costs.
- Grow vendor relationships and understand their capabilities. Be able to resolve problems and implement solutions/improvements based on customer needs and internal operational requests.
- Work to improve systems and processes for Purchasing under the guidance of the Purchasing Manager.
- All other duties as requested.
REQUIREMENTS
- Basic mathematical skills
- Demonstrate strong use of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Expertise and familiarity with Inventory Management and Purchasing Best Practices with responsibility for establishing inventory levels and expenditures of assigned items for the company.
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of MRP planning
- Effective customer relationship skills
- Sense of urgency required
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- BS or BA degree preferred
- Minimum of two years Purchasing experience preferred
SPECIAL QUALITY/APTITUDE:
Analytical skills are critical. Diplomacy when dealing with suppliers and internal/external customers.
Develop and investigate alternative sources of supply if anticipating issues concerning supplier or industry constraints (capacity or material) which may impact
multi-plant supply or
increased costs.
Pay:
$55, $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Oak Brook, IL 60523: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
In person
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