Buyer - Solina USA

Overview:

Solina USA is currently in need of a Buyer. This position could be filled at our Bolingbrook, IL office or our Eastvale, CA office.

 

The Buyer is responsible for procurement of: ingredients/raw materials, packaging, and operating supplies. The Buyer is also responsible for following established procurement policies and guidelines, managing supplier relationships, accurate pricing, on time deliveries, and terms in accordance with all agreements and policies. The Buyer reviews, prepares, and analyzes data necessary to maintain accurate material orders and inventory levels. The Buyer is the primary business contact for suppliers of responsibility and is an active participant in new Sales project rollouts and alternate supplier approvals.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 

• Raw material, packaging, and supplies replenishment in accordance with company procurement and inventory management practices.
• Actively collaborates with internal Stakeholders - Business Development/Sales, Quality Assurance, Operations/Supply Chain, R&D, Planning, Transportation, and Warehousing.
• Issues purchase orders; coordinates the delivery of raw materials to meet scheduled delivery dates or expedited production, follows up, as necessary.
• Reviews the Re-Order Reports daily, as well as other system tools to identify materials required for purchase.
• Maintains inventory levels in accordance with business accepted practices and assists with inventory dispositions.
• Maintains accurate purchasing records including accurate supplier pricing, supplier lead times, minimum order quantities, freight rates, material set up, supplier contact information, and standard costs.
• Manages supplier administrative functions, including the addition or removal of supplier activation in the system. 
• Assists with developing new supplier relationships and cultivating existing ones
• Identifies and communicates “unique” material risks and potential “obsolete” materials.
• Supports Research & Development, when requested, to source raw materials from the current supplier base or new suppliers.

Qualifications:

Qualified candidates should possess:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement/purchasing role, preferably Food Manufacturing.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, however, the equivalent combination of education and procurement experience is sufficient.
• Must have solid understanding of production planning within an ERP/MRP system.
• P.M., A.P.P or APICS certification, is beneficial.
• Proven achievements with cost savings, supply chain efficiencies, supplier management, and category management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access). Advanced Excel, (pivot tables, formulas, charts/graphs)

• Ability to conduct successful negotiations and resolve conflict leading to positive outcomes.

Pay Range:USD $55,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /Yr.