Indirect Buyer

Klosterman Baking Co•Hebron, KY

About The Position

Responsible for overseeing the streamlining of procurement for non-direct/non-consumable goods and services for the company. Develops and executes services programs, sources and manages vendors, tracks cost savings and adheres to the company R&M and CAPEX budgets.

Requirements

Excellent negotiation skills
Strong communication skills
Understands the needs and aligns with the company’s financial and performance goals
Strong analytical skills
Understanding of repair and maintenance requests
Ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Strong understanding of Procurement and Supply Chain processes
Ability to work cross functionally with Finance, Operations, FSQA, Safety, R&D, Sales, Facilities and Maintenance teams.
Ensures compliance with company’s policies and safety/regulatory requirements and makes informed decisions to mitigate risks.
Ability to work and learn various systems to include but not limited to ERP, MRP, Financial, CPMS, etc.
Trains team members on essential Purchase Requisition process within the company’s system
Holds training sessions with various suppliers to educate specific personnel on R&M, CAPEX and Ordering processes
Minimum 3 years of buying experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Facilities, or a combination thereof.
Travel when needed to multiple locations as well as to conferences, supplier meetings/tours/audits, etc.
High School diploma or equivalent
Must be proficient in Excel at a minimum of an Intermediate to advanced level
Strong knowledge of working in Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Teams
Facilities services knowledge
Preventative Maintenance programs
CPMS System knowledge
Ability to travel between bakeries and depots as needed
Must be able to lift/move 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Facilities or related field
Food industry manufacturing experience in Procurement, Warehouse and/or Facilities
Knowledge working in Business Central, Power BI, SharePoint, Dropbox

Responsibilities

Collaborate with suppliers for contractual terms and compliance
Prioritized projects based on sense of urgency and cost perimeters
Builds and fosters working relationships with suppliers
Review vendor performance by holding quarterly vendor reviews
Reviews agreements/contracts
Monitors requests for parts and services to ensure spending is validated
Manges all contracts and expiration dates
Organizes and manages RFP process
Negotiates with suppliers for pricing structures, logistics, order quantities, etc.
Works within the company’s ERP system
Ensures best possible value for the organization
Coordinates with each manufacturing and maintenance internal teams regarding supply needs
Collaborate with the Finance and Accounting teams to ensure proper invoicing from suppliers
Assists each plant with stocking strategies and inventory control of all parts.