Buyer - JBT Corporation

Overview: 

JBT is one of the largest solutions providers to the global food processing industry. The largest food processors within the fruit, vegetable, meat, poultry, seafood, and bakery industries. Avure, a JBT business unit, manufactures High Pressure Processing (HPP) machines that pasteurizes food through high pressure instead of heat and chemicals making food healthier and taste better.

JBT Corporation offers the growth potential of a company with a developing technology that is unique in its field, plus frequent company-sponsored events and a competitive benefits package that includes:

• We have competitive health and welfare benefits and more!
• Three options of medical coverage through United Healthcare
• Two options of dental coverage through Delta Dental
• Vision coverage through VSP
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Company paid Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance 
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match - up to 6.5%
• Tuition Reimbursement (*eligible after 2 years)
• Employee discounts on products and services like event tickets, personal cell phone service, car insurance, and more

Reporting to the Purchasing Manager, this position is responsible to plan and carry out the purchasing of inventory parts to meet the quality, cost, and delivery requirements of both internal and external customers.

Description:

In this role you will:

• Ensure that purchasing/planning workbenches and miscellaneous purchase requests are processed on a daily basis by creating purchase orders and jobs for parts, equipment and supplies from a global base of suppliers.
• Follow-up on existing purchase orders by inputting vendor confirmations and modifications
• Follow up and expedite material as required to meet production and delivery expectations.
• Work with vendors on any delivery, quality, or additional issues that may arise.
• Sourcing and quoting of machined and fabricated parts per print, as well as manufactured components over a broad range of commodities to satisfy demand from workbenches and miscellaneous requests.
• Actively communicate with Customer Support, Technical Support and Logistics to ensure prompt material deliveries according to customer expectations and delivery schedules.
• Work with all departments and external suppliers to develop and maintain a seamless supply chain.
• Provide Supply Chain Management with requested analytical data to develop cost savings opportunities and monitor performance goals.
• Lead/participate in approved re-sourcing projects.
• Manage inventory in a multi-warehouse, global environment by reviewing and analyzing ad hoc data, formalized reports, and feedback from customers, to review and adjust stocking levels to assure adequate inventory to meet current and future customer needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent of experience and training that provides required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of MS Excel preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of buying experience.
• Global purchasing, global logistics, or purchasing in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems. (Syteline preferred)
• High level of analytical ability and demonstrated maturity to make decisions and recommendations where problems are complex.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be organized.

Avure Technologies manufactures High Pressure Processing (HPP) equipment that helps producers increase food safety and extend shelf life, while providing consumers with nutritious, natural food. One of the fastest and most reliable systems, Avure equipment is used to treat the majority of all HPP-protected food around the world. Food manufacturers of all sizes, including the world’s largest poultry producer, rely on Avure's HPP technology to serve up healthy, delicious and safe products, doubling and tripling shelf life without chemicals, additives or heat. In fact, you’ll find foods processed by Avure HPP systems in every corner of the world.

 It's an exciting time at Avure. We may be the global leader in HPP, but we believe our greatest accomplishments and innovations lie ahead. That's why we're always searching for passionate, analytical, entrepreneurial, and top-notch talent to help us achieve our goal of advancing the field of HPP even further. 

The estimated annual salary range for this role is $50K – $80K. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Starting salary will vary by location, qualifications, and prior experience.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you have a disability or impairment that prevents you from completing the online application, please seek the assistance of your local employment services agency. JBT maintains active relationships with local employment services agencies, and they have pledged their support in assisting any applicant needing help in applying. To find information on agencies throughout the United States, please go to www.careeronestop.org

You may also call Susan Cotton at 844-286-4524 if your disability or impairment prevents you from applying online. NOTE: Do not use this number unless you need assistance because of a disability or impairment. The personnel attending this phone line will not be able to give you a status update regarding your application and will not be the individuals making a decision regarding your employment.

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