SUMMARY: The Procurement Buyer is responsible for sourcing raw materials and components that go into the products sold but Cuisine Solutions. You will work with suppliers to negotiate prices, terms, and conditions of sale. You will also be involved in quality control or other aspects of product development.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years' experience in procurement in the protein industry (Beef, chicken, pork or specialty meat) preferred, not required.
Strong negotiation skills required
Strong supply chain management experience necessary with an emphasis on inventory management in a related industry.
Organization and time management skills.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Identifying the organizations purchasing needs
Researching, selecting and purchasing quality products and materials
Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating with them for the best price, quantities and delivery timescales
Processing requisitions and updating management on the status of orders
Updating inventory and managing stock levels
Arranging transport of goods and tracking orders to ensure timely delivery
Understanding the target market and analyzing trends in order to make informed buying decisions
Coordinating with inventory team, management, and stockroom
Monitoring the stock quality and escalating any discrepancies to suppliers and management