Purchasing Senior Specialist

85C Bakery Cafe•Fullerton, CA

1d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Bakery materials buyer stands at the forefront of the 85°C supply chain; and is individually accountable for developing, sustaining and guaranteeing an uninterrupted flow of raw ingredients. This position also needs to manage all the inbound overseas containers. And this position contributes to overall profitability by supervising market fluctuation, tracking purchase activities, and obtaining the best price value available on all purchase contracts, domestically and overseas.

Requirements

Effective and professional communication (verbal and written) skill, with emphasis on consensus building.
Strong familiarity with 85C products and operational needs, functions and objectives.
Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential needs.
Ability to work at an elevated pace with precision and efficiency, in a high-pressure environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of bakery/food industry purchasing.
Highest level of ethical conduct and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Prefer to have bakery or restaurant business material purchase experiences.
Spoken and written Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Order fulfillment management. Coordinate with vendors with internal departments to better fulfill purchase order and keep the production on schedule. Adjust order delivery schedule when production plan been modified. Make sure all the food items are delivered on time.
Sourcing substitute items if OOS; Need to send out inquiry and access sample for Research and Development team can test for substitute approval. Cost impact analysis if use substitute.
Contact the vendor when quality issues occur. Gather issue material information then feedback to vendor. Arrange return material pick up when needed. Request for credit or replacement.
Process new material request from Research and development team. Sourcing from the market and conduct bidding and cost analysis. Record received sample and have collecting testing results.
Create new material numbers and information on SAP. Complete the information gathering then forward to related department head for approval. Collect spec sheets for new and existing nonfood materials. Record and share with Quality Control team, Warehouse team and Merchandise team to optimize supply chain operation.
Report on price fluctuation and calculation impact.
Routinely make sure we have the most competitive price and meet our requirements for our inventory food items (quality, good service, and lead time)
Manage inbound overseas containers: setting up POS to meet objective lead time, parking invoices, and all the inbound coordination matters
Serve as the primary contact for 85C Taiwan inbound matters
Monthly Price up & down Statistics (SAP)
Routine Suppliers(manufacturers) Visits & make sure all the suppliers meet QA's requirements
Attending trade shows to find substitutes with better quality and competitive price.
SAP inventory Items database maintain routinely: Product Spec Sheet Updates, Shelf Life, photo, Dimensions and Gross Weight
Annually Purchase amount report and analysis sorting by vendor and item

Benefits

We offer opportunities for advancement, as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes insurance, PTO, vacation pay, and 401K!
We offer free meal plans, free tea, 20% off products off duty, employee referral program monetary incentive, accelerated career advancement, and FUN work environment!

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