- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to determine procurement needs and specifications.
- Demonstrate procurement excellence by negotiating contracts, improve prices, terms of business with suppliers and review opportunities to deliver savings, utilizing procurement best practice tools and methods.
- Monitor market trends and stay up to date on new developments and innovations in procurement processes and technology.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities, identify areas for improvement to continually drive performance and business results.
- Develop policies, checklists, or other documents that describe AAK's technical, quality, service, or reliability standards.
- Provide input into the S&OP process.
- Identify areas of risk in the supply base and makes recommendations to mitigate.
- Monitor supplier and subcontractors' performance by ensuring that product is delivered as scheduled and meets specifications, maintaining appropriate files and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met and that the supplier is aware of their performance.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of supplier scorecards.
- Develop and maintain performance metrics to measure the effectiveness of procurement processes.
- Partner with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Support our Compliance Dept by providing supplier information to be updated in our Supplier Information Management System.
- Participate in Supplier assessments & Audits supporting our Quality Assurance team.
- Ensure compliance with AAK's ethical principles and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
- Review and analyze purchase requisitions, prepare bid specifications, issue bid requests and review quotations.
- Examine and analyze departmental purchase requisitions for completeness and accuracy of information.
- Prepare purchase orders and communicates them to relevant parties.
- Interpret purchasing procedures to departments and vendors, as a specialist in assigned material categories, which require a degree of technical knowledge.
- Purchase miscellaneous supplies, such as production, sanitation, PPE, and office supplies.
- Contact vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule.
- Maintain procurement records and update supplier specifications, artwork files, spec, supplier files, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Career paths, training and development, e-learning and tuition reimbursement programs offering potential for you to progress your future career
- Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision) starting date of hire
- Health Savings Account with AAK annual contribution of $1,000-$1,500
- 401(k) Plan with 100% match
- Free Life and Disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection and Legal Insurance Plans
- Discounts on travel, amusement parks, concerts, movies, and more
- Celebrations, events, and activities on site and supporting our communities
- Amazon AwardCo recognition incentives for service and peer to peer recognition
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Description
Senior Buyer
Our story goes back more than 150 years, to the chilly southern coast of Scandinavia.
From our early success in Sweden and Denmark, we've grown into the world's leading specialist producer of plant-based oils, employing more than 4,000 people all across the globe.
We work with our customers to make the products you love even better. The oils we produce go into making your chocolate extra-creamy or putting the crunch into your croissant.And it's not just food - we work across industries to make products that are higher quality, healthier and better for the planet.
Everything we do is about Making Better HappenTM.AAK Edison
*Edison, NJ
About the role
*AAK is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Buyer to join the AAK-USA Procurement team.
Reporting directly to the Procurement Manager, this position partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance to capture the business requirements, goals, and objectives to successfully source, negotiate, and meet expectations related to direct and indirect spend that will achieve company objectives.
The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of Supplier Management, Category Management, Spend Analysis, Purchase Price Variance, Contract Management, and Procurement Policies.
Responsibilities
*The senior buyer will perform both tactical and strategic purchasing functions required to support the needs of the organization.
Strategic sourcing:
Supplier Management:
Tactical sourcing:
About you
5+ years of related procurement experience including purchasing, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, supplier relationships, basics of Cost Accounting, and tracking budget expenses.
Experience in strategic supplier relationship managementAbility to work effectively in a team and lead cross-functional projects.
Proven track record of successfully negotiating contracts and achieving cost savings targets.
Experience in working with Contract Manufacturers is a plus.
Strong knowledge of Category Management, Spend Analysis and PPV principles.
Strong knowledge of Procurement Policies, standards, and processes
Knowledge of MRP, Master Data, Scorecard systems and processes
Sustainability sourcing awareness
Familiarity with food safety standards and regulations.
Ability to respond consistently with a high degree of initiative to resolve issues or complex problems that may arise.
This position requires the use of initiative and independent judgment.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills. Proficient with MS Office suite, to include advanced Excel skills, and other work-related software. (SAP)
Some domestic travel might be required.
In return AAK offer
At AAK we strive to maintain a workplace that values diversity and inclusivity, to create an environment where our employees can unleash their true potential.
We believe that a diverse team brings new perspectives and ideas to the table and motivates us to Make Better Happen in all of our endeavors.
Our leadership team, as well as everyone at AAK, prioritizes the health and safety, of all who join our mission.
We prohibit discrimination of any kind and foster a work environment that's welcoming and accepting so that anyone who applies or joins AAK has equal access to opportunity.
About AAK
Everything AAK does is about Making Better HappenTM. We specialize in plant-based oils that are the value-adding ingredients in many of the products people love to consume. We make these products better tasting, healthier, and more sustainable.
At the heart of AAK's offer is Customer Co-Development, combining our desire to understand what better means for each customer, with the unique flexibility of our production assets, and a deep knowledge of many products and industries, including Chocolate & Confectionery, Bakery, Dairy, Plant-based Foods, Special Nutrition, Foodservice and Personal Care.
Our 4,000 employees support our close collaboration with customers through 25 regional sales offices, 15 dedicated Customer Innovation Centers, and with the support of more than 20 production facilities.
Listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and with our headquarters in Malm, Sweden, AAK has been Making Better HappenTM for more than 150 years.
AAKprohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation,age, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, veteran status,and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under state orfederal law in any aspect of the access to, admission, or treatment of studentsin its programs and activities, or in employment and application for employment.
