Indirect Buyer

Position Summary• The Indirect Buyer plays a critical role within Fresh Mark's Supply Chain organization, managing • the full purchase order lifecycle from requisition through delivery. This position requires a strong • command of procurement processes, financial accountability, and cross-functional collaboration. • The successful candidate will be a key liaison among the Procurement Manager, • suppliers, scheduling, and production teams to ensure operational continuity and supply chain • efficiency.

Key Accountabilities• Execute and submit purchase orders in accordance with established procurement • procedures, ensuring responsiveness to urgent demand and time-sensitive turnaround • requirements. • Proactively confirm delivery dates with suppliers to align fulfillment timelines with internal • operational needs. • Conduct daily review of open purchase orders to verify accuracy and ensure on-time • delivery of all expensed materials. • Identify and mitigate potential supply disruptions or material delays through timely, • proactive communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders. • Manage end-to-end purchase order payment processing, including receipt and three• way matching of supplier invoices to corresponding line items. • Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving invoice and order discrepancies • between internal customers and external vendors. • Oversee purchase order lifecycle management, ensuring timely closure and • completeness of all open orders. • Lead supplier onboarding initiatives and administer contract management activities • through the designated supplier portal. • Monitor and enforce vendor compliance with established quality, regulatory, and • contractual standards. • Leverage advanced Excel functionality, including complex formulas and data modeling, • to analyze procurement data and drive informed decision-making.

Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related • field, with 1 to 5 years of progressive supply chain experience; an equivalent • combination of education and professional experience will be considered. • Demonstrated understanding of supply management principles, including commodity • purchasing, inventory control, lead-time management, cost analysis, quality assurance, • and supplier relationship development. • Strong quantitative aptitude, including proficiency in percentage calculations, • spreadsheet data interpretation, and volume forecasting. • Proficiency in procurement and inventory management systems, Microsoft Excel, email • platforms, and Adobe Acrobat. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to take • ownership of responsibilities and deliver on commitments. • Strong attention to detail with the capacity to manage competing priorities effectively in a • fast-paced environment.

Why Fresh Mark?Fresh Mark offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and professional growth of our employees, including: • Paid vacations and holidays • Educational assistance and reimbursement • Health care with low premiums and deductibles • Vision coverage • 401(k) with company match

About Fresh Mark, Inc.• At Fresh Mark, our people are our greatest asset. This commitment is not a tagline; it is • embedded in our culture and reflected in every decision we make. We invest in our employees • at every level, providing the tools, leadership development, and organizational support • necessary to advance both individual careers and the company as a whole. • An American-owned and operated company with more than a century of industry leadership, • Fresh Mark's Sugardale brand is synonymous with quality, craftsmanship, and consistency. Our • portfolio of premium meat products, including bacon, ham, hot dogs, deli meats, pepperoni, and • specialty items, generates annual sales exceeding $1 billion and continues to grow.

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status.

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