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About The Position

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related experience required
• Working knowledge of SAP preferred
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners
• Proven ability to collaborate successfully in a team-oriented environment
• Strong multitasking, prioritization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and support informed business decisions
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced skills in Excel, as well as Word and PowerPoint
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a commitment to accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work standards

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research on products, suppliers, and pricing to identify sources that meet customer specifications, quality standards, and business requirements.
• Monitor product costs and market trends, proactively recommending solutions to mitigate the impact of price fluctuations.
• Strategically source food ingredients and products to achieve the optimal balance of cost, quality, and availability while meeting customer and Retail Sales requirements.
• Coordinate purchasing activities with vendors, including pricing updates, order cancellations, discontinued items, approved substitutions, backorders, delivery schedule changes, and invoice discrepancy resolution.
• Prepare, analyze, and maintain ingredient costing throughout the menu development process, incorporating supplier cost revisions as needed.
• Leverage knowledge of product availability, supplier capabilities, and industry innovations to recommend standardized products and value-driven solutions to customers.
• Support customer projects by ensuring purchases align with negotiated pricing agreements and established sourcing strategies.
• Assist with menu presentation preparation, including ordering product samples, confirming receipt, and collaborating with Category Managers to validate ingredient and packaging costs.
• Partner with Program Management and Pricing teams to ensure sourced products meet customer specifications and program requirements.
• Establish and maintain new product records within distribution and internal LSG systems.
• Collaborate with Customer Service Centers (CSC) to minimize dead stock inventory through resale opportunities, inventory transfers, or salvage solutions.
• Negotiate supplier agreements, evaluate vendor quotations, and ensure competitive pricing and product specifications through strategic sourcing and supplier benchmarking.
• Support Quality Assurance initiatives by collecting and maintaining product specifications, nutritional information, and related documentation.