Purchaser

Stir Foods•Fullerton, CA

13d

About The Position

We are the WOW flavor behind some of your favorite meal experiences. We are the partner to some of the most well-known names in food, food service and retail. You will find our products on fast-casual menus, frozen meals, retail deli, meal kits and RTE bagged salads. We co-create and supply our partners with hot-cooked products including sauces, cheese sauces, soups, chilis and marinades. Our cold-processed products include dressings, sauces, spreads and batters. We are a fast-growing food organization with 2 production facilities in Southern California. This position is responsible for planning, negotiating, and buying raw materials, packaging and finished goods to meet demand, while managing appropriate inventory levels. Stir Foods employees are committed to safety and quality. We adhere to, promote, and improve quality and safety policies and practices within the department and throughout the facility. Safety and quality are at the forefront of our culture.

Requirements

ERP or WM Experience
Basic Math Skills
Bilingual Plus
Excel intermediate skills
Knowledge of food purchasing, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, and packaging.
3-5 years of experience in procuring food supplies, raw materials. packaging components, equipment, and services.
Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or similar education of relevance.

Responsibilities

Responsible for using MRP to track and update materials and informing parties
Negotiate and purchase raw materials and finished goods while managing inventory levels.
Coordinate, track, and schedule materials.
Manage vendor relations.
Conduct research, evaluate findings, and make independent decisions on procurement matters.
Interprets and evaluates contract provisions.
Obtains oral and written prices quotes from vendors.
Compares quotes with the specifications and availability of items and places orders.
Organizes, updates, and retains product information files and purchase order records.
Reviews orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures.
Obtain appropriate commodities in a timely manner.
Prepares purchase orders through a computerized system and places orders for the purchase of goods and services.
Interviews vendors and evaluates their products and capabilities as a supplier.
Proactively develop and maintain vendor agreements.
Other duties as assigned.