- Allow AgroFresh to efficiently run our day-to-day business by completing the necessary Purchasing transaction in SAP system.
- Enable the global supply of materials by manage the vendor relationship with 3rd party manufacturers, raw material providers, and external sites
- Ensure the AgroFresh business meets their cost saving targets by completing North American purchasing projects and/or creating new vendor relationship for the company.
- Grow the AgroFresh manufacturing knowledge base by developing a vendor database with scoring functionality.
- Train fellow AgroFresh colleagues by leading the North American Superusers group
- North American operations and commercial team, while also supporting other regions across the globe
- Operations Leadership Team and Chief Operating Officer
- North American Vendors and 3rdparty manufacturers
- Accountability for Results
- Mindset for Growth
- Customer Centricity
- One AgroFresh
- Bachelor's degree in a discipline demonstrating logical thinking is required;Prefer Supply Chain Management
- Relevant experience in business supply chain strongly preferred.
- Minimal travel (~ 10%) will be required.
- Experience with SAP a strong plus
- Experience leading projects/using MS Project a strong plus
- Strong communication skills required
- Strong ability to multi-task.
- Strong MS Excel and Word skills required
- Strong Math skills required
- Strong computer skilled required
- Foreign language skilled preferred (Spanish/French/Mandrin – Preferred)
- We work every day to improve the quantity and quality of fresh produce and reduce food waste – that is important to every person on the planet
- We have a rich history and are known for our quality products.
- We have an enterprising spirit and are looking for like-minded problem-solvers to help us accomplish our goals.
- We focus on the Critical Few priorities that are important for us and our customers and then hold ourselves accountable to deliver.
- We are growing and transforming – both our business and the industry.
- We are committed to developing our colleagues and helping you advance in your career.
- We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages.
- Hybrid role based in Philadelphia or Spring House with the opportunity to work from home a portion of the time
Purchasing Lead - Eastern, United States - Decarbonize
Description
About AgroFresh
Imagine a world with less food waste and stronger, more sustainable produce businesses. Where consumers everywhere have even more abundant and delicious produce options. This is our singular focus at AgroFresh and what inspires our colleagues every day.
AgroFresh is an AgTech innovator and global leader with a mission to prevent food loss/waste and conserve the planet's resources by providing a range of science-based solutions, digital technologies, and high-touch customer services. In a world fraught with climate change and shrinking natural resources, we partner with growers, packers, and retailers bringing solutions across the food supply chain to enhance the quality and extend the shelf life of fresh produce. The AgroFresh organization has 40 years of post-harvest experience across a broad range of crops, including pome fruit (apples/pears), citrus, avocados, and mangoes – and we continue to expand into new countries and crops and pre-harvest.
What the Role Delivers
In this role, the successful candidate will enable the North American Region to fulfill the supply plan by working with 3rdparty manufacturing and raw material suppliers.This role will also have the opportunity to enable the global supply plan by arranging global shipments. Additionally, this position will complete several purchasing/supply chain projects which could include: contract negotiation, process scale-ups at 3rdparty manufacturers and/or sourcing new materials.Finally, the successful candidate will be able to interact with colleagues around the world to improve their Supply Chain and Purchasing skill sets.
KeyResponsibilities
In order of relative importance
Who to Work With
Primary internal and external stakeholders
How We Work
AgroFresh core competencies – those in italics apply for people leaders
What the Job Requires
What to Have Done and Know How to Do
These skills and experiences are highly desirable; however, they do not preclude exceptions based on an individual's performance history and demonstrated potential.
Why Work Here
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