Senior Buyer

Aston Carter•Berwyn, IL

3d•$79,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the purchasing of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging for the company. This role involves maintaining supplier records, both physical and electronic, ensuring the integrity of record-keeping systems, and strategic planning. The Buyer will negotiate with suppliers to secure the best price and service that meet the minimum standards for all items purchased.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
5 to 10 years of progressive purchasing experience, preferably in a protein food manufacturing environment (pork, chicken, fish, or beef)
Prior supervision of staff
Experience with electronic business software
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or related business software

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and Implementation of Food Safety Initiatives
Knowledge of Seafood Purchasing
Experience with purchase orders, ERP, SAP, MRP
Negotiation and buying experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
Vendor management
Contract negotiation skills

Responsibilities

Negotiate with suppliers under the guidelines of company ethics and policies.
Maintain up-to-date supplier files by monitoring expiration dates of all required documents.
Communicate company policies regarding product specifications and booking receiving appointments to suppliers.
Ensure compliance with all ASC/MSC/OU certification requirements, keeping them audit-ready at all times.
Support FSMA Initiatives within the company.
Research and expand new supply sources where current suppliers are inadequate.
Vet new potential suppliers through the New Vendor Qualification Program.
Seek competitive bids for all purchases, analyze bids, and make awards.
Negotiate contracts when appropriate and monitor market costs during the term.
Update BOMs with unavoidable price changes and communicate these with the Corporate Controller.
Verify appropriate approvals and account numbers for Purchase Orders.
Work closely with Quality and Receiving Departments to ensure proper supplies arrive and Accounts Payable to ensure timely payments.
Monitor the timeliness of Purchase Order deliveries and research any delinquent arrivals.
Follow environmental and safety regulations and comply with US laws.
Comply with safety and corporate guidelines.
Aid in the development and implementation of Food Safety Fundamentals and Food Safety Plan as outlined in the BRCGS system.
Have the authority to take appropriate action to ensure the integrity of the BRCGS system.
Interpret and implement material needs based on production schedules and forecasts.