Procurement Coordinator - Masters Gallery Foods

Description

At Masters Gallery Foods, enhancing the lives of those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day. After all, we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of, and is the foundation for everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place. We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration.

Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers. You will be supported and encouraged to make a difference, and your dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated. If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods. Join us!

Procurement Coordinator

As the Procurement Coordinator, you'll be responsible for coordinating activities regarding bulk cheese inventory produced at approved vendors, including but not limited to purchasing order issuance, order entry, customer/vendor relations, logistics/delivery troubleshooting, and drop shipment purchases. Will be assisting in the management of conversion bulk programs. Also responsible for supporting operations by handling order requests and sourcing items through approved vendors.

• Serve as liaison on approved vendors' bulk cheese inventory between Procurement, Industrial Sales, and Operations.
• Issue purchase orders for all inbound cheese based on the Procurement Manager - Operation's direction.
• Run the bulk sheet daily and identify/address any concerns that may be present.
• Monitor open bulk sale orders, assist with the procuring and allocation of the required items.
• Purchase items for Operations as requests are received from internal parties or provided to them via vendor-managed programs.
• Manage conversion bulk programs.
• Perform miscellaneous projects as requested by the Procurement Manager - Operations, or other Procurement department members.
• Act as a backup for various Procurement Department personnel.
• Maintain internal contact with the Procurement Department on bulk cheese requirements, inventory position, and strategies.
• Maintain internal contact with Industrial Sales and Production Operations.
• Assist in sourcing items at the lowest cost that is requested by Operations.

What You Can Offer

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, or a related area or equivalent work experience is preferred.

• 2-3 years of experience in Purchasing, Sales, Supply Chain, or Operations, preferably in the cheese industry.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and accuracy.
• Thorough knowledge of customers, products, vendors, product quality, and Masters Gallery Foods production capabilities and pricing.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent external and internal customer service skills.
• Excellent business acumen skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of cheese quality and attributes.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of other procurement and sales personnel.
• Knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office and Outlook products.
• Ability to create and run required reports in Microsoft Excel.
• Good typing/data entry skills.
• Ability to source products needed for operations.

What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You

We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, inclusion, flexibility, and fun at work.

To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides:

• A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
• Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
• Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
• Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, AAA, and more)
• Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
• Green sustainability initiatives
• Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
• Training and development programs
• Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
• Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
• Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, chili cook-offs, company picnics, holiday party and more)

Masters Gallery is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)