Smithfield Support Services Corp.-posted 9 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Smithfield, VA

The Business Management and Procurement team is looking for motivated professionals to facilitate the distribution of our great products to customers and consumers. The Associate Raw Material Buyer purchases and schedules raw materials to be delivered to all plants in quantities and quality levels which meet the needs of the receiving facilities. This position is responsible for resolving and documenting all raw material claims.

  • Purchases all raw materials from approved suppliers needed to produce the company's products in quantity and quality levels necessary to satisfy market demands.
  • Reviews current raw material vendor base and investigates alternative suppliers to ensure the least possible cost to all Smithfield plant facilities.
  • Works with external suppliers to ensure raw materials are delivered on time and in sufficient quantities to maximize producing plant production schedules.
  • Assists Senior Buyers with PO entry, complaint entry, truck tracking, and report generation.
  • Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university, required.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
  • Prior SAP experience, preferred.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good planning, organizational and execution skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and established goals and objectives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
  • Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Ability to be respectful, approachable and team-oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
  • Robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs.
  • Medical plans with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
  • Be Well programs offering tools and resources for various health needs.
  • Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
  • Tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs.
  • Apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
  • Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees' children.
  • Education Reimbursement Program for furthering formal education.
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