Indirect Buyer

Waukegan, IL

Full Time

Woodland Foods

Experienced

Title: Buyer-Indirect
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports to: VP of Purchasing
Supervises: NA
Travel: As needed according to essential functions of position
Department: Purchasing

JOB PURPOSE: This position will manage the Buying activities of all Indirect Spend including MRO, CAPEX Supply Chain through the purchasing, sourcing, and management of supplies, equipment, support of operational needs. This position is 3-4 days in the plant/office.

Essential Functions

Issue purchase orders to vendors based on approved requisitions and review Purchase Orders for indirect products/services and subcontracting to ensure all necessary information, documentation, and required signatures are present
Obtain Order Confirmations with expected delivery dates from vendors
Assist with resolving any issues related to orders, including shipment errors, damaged goods, and other supplier concerns
Keep in touch with suppliers on open orders and communicate any delays and/or early deliveries to the project leads, and update internal systems accordingly so that the respective site is aware
Manage relationships with vendors, responding to inquiries and concerns in a timely and professional manner
Work with the supplier to expedite orders as needed to meet the demands and timelines set forth by department leads and communicate the status
Provide PO/Invoice management assistance and support to cross-functional departments
Create and Track equipment orders through delivery status
Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to improve efficiency and accuracy
Assemble and issue Requests for Proposal (RFP)/Tenders, commercial agreements (POs), contract preparation, and issuance by sourcing bids from Multiple Suppliers and negotiate contracts and terms for the best outcomes
Develop successful working relationships with partner teams, internal stakeholders, and suppliers
Monitor shipments and take all necessary steps to ensure that they are received in a timely manner with the stakeholders
Communicate with each department on issues concerning defective or unacceptable goods, and determine corrective action

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma Required, BS/BA or A/AS Degree a Plus but not required in place of experience
2+ years of purchasing/procurement/supply chain/operations or related field
2+ years’ experience with ERP tracking systems or equivalent control systems
Multiple Years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, Food Manufacturing experience preferred
Strong negotiating, analytical and problem-solving skills
Highly detailed and organized
Functional Excel experience
APICS Certification a Plus

This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Woodland Gourmet hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of our organization. We offer a competitive compensation package with benefits. The base salary for this role will be $65,000 to $75,000. This position is eligible for annual bonus (based on the incentive program terms and conditions). Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferable skills, the company will determine, at its discretion, the salary offered and it will reflect the market conditions and cost of living for your geographic location.

Our benefits program is designed to support our team in leading healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives. We deeply value the contributions of our team members and are committed to offering a competitive total compensation package. Additionally, we offer medical, prescription drug plan, dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, vision insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, voluntary benefits (hospital, critical illness, personal accident, legal & identify theft), 401k with company match, paid family leave, paid holidays and paid time off.

Woodland Gourmet is a participant in the federal E-Verify program. As part of the hiring process, we will verify the information provided on your Form I-9 to confirm your eligibility to work in the United States.

E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from your Form I-9 to government records to confirm employment eligibility. For more information on E-Verify and your rights, please visit the E-Verify website.

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