Senior Buyer

J&J Snack Foods • Moosic, PA

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About The Position

The (senior) Buyer is responsible for the planning and procurement of raw materials, packaging and services from external vendors and other J&J plants. The (senior) Buyer will work at the production facility, and will report to the local plant manager, and indirectly (dotted line) to the Senior Director of Procurement.

Requirements

• Associates degree and at least 2 years of relevant purchasing experience or equivalent education preferred.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.
• Excellent in all forms of communication.
• Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities, with high emphasis in accuracy, urgency and efficiency.
• Demonstrate initiative and cooperation with a positive and energetic attitude.
• Proficient knowledge of JDE or similar enterprise software, Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Raws and Pack inventory Management, Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and ordering from vendors.
• Manage Purchase Orders (PO's) from placement to receiving and payables.
• Monitor, maintain, track, and ensure the fulfillment of inventory for assigned items and vendors.
• Communicate and assist in invoice resolution and shipment issues with vendors.
• Obtain and analyze quotes from suppliers; negotiate pricing and terms.
• Maintain good relations with vendors.
• Control Purchasing Department spending.
• Frequent interaction with the corporate procurement team and other plant buyers.
• Be aligned with local business requirements and stakeholders (Quality, production, R&D, finance, etc.).
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the local plant Managers (S&G, indirect/Capex orders, warehouse, logistics, etc.).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees