Procurement Associate

Grubhub•Parsippany, NJ

2d•$75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Procurement Associate for Wonder, you will work collaboratively and cross-functionally with the merchant team, forecasting team, warehouse operations, and accounts payable. You will ensure that all raw materials arrive to the Wonder production and distribution facilities in time and in specification. The Impact You Will Make: Develop and maintain positive relationships with supplier partners via e-mail, virtual meetings, and direct calls. Sustain proper inventory levels by evaluating/submitting purchase orders and ensuring they are delivered on time. Address and rectify any quality concerns of raw materials presented by culinary and operational teams to supplier partners. Communicate forecasting changes to supplier partners. Work cross-functionally to meet launch dates of new raw materials. Evaluate reporting to minimize waste at production and distribution facilities.

Requirements

3+ years in a Buying position, preferably food experience within foodservice or retail setting
Team player that appreciates other points of view & ideas
Excellent project management and leadership skills
Has a sense of urgency & great attention to detail
Able to grasp concepts quickly and apply the learning
Self-starter that does not mind seeking answers & information
Embraces a fast-paced environment & can pivot as needed

Responsibilities

Develop & maintain positive relationships with supplier partners via e-mail, virtual meetings & direct calls.
Sustain proper inventory levels by evaluating/submitting purchase orders & ensuring they are delivered on time.
Address & rectify any quality concerns of raw materials presented by culinary & operational teams to supplier partners.
Communicate forecasting changes to supplier partners.
Work cross-functionally to meet launch dates of new raw materials.
Evaluate reporting to minimize waste at production & distribution facilities.