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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, contract manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Experience with MRP, ERP, or other inventory and procurement management systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage, multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, inventory planning, and purchasing processes.
• Effective negotiations, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively ley with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business systems used for reporting, analysis, and procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and production planning for a variety of finished goods.
• Manage assigned indirect spend categories, including sourcing, purchasing activities, and supplier support.
• Prepare purchase orders and bid requests. Review proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maintain co-manufacturer and supplier relationships to ensure business needs, service expectations, and supply requirements are met.
• Investigate and secure sources for production services as business needs dictate.
• Facilitate raw material and packaging shipments from warehouse to co-manufacturer.
• Coordinate, monitor, and follow up on out-of-house processing and packaging.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, finance, marketing, and other departments on procurement-related activities.
• Provide accurate projections on expenditures, price variances, and inventory levels for planning purposes.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier information, pricing data, and market intelligence to support purchasing decisions.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and service levels and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
• Resolve supplier, quality, delivery, and service issues with internal stakeholders and suppliers and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvement opportunities within assigned spend categories.
• Approve invoices for payment within established authority levels.
• Expedite delivery of goods and materials to support business needs.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support company, department, and safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Benefits

• Access to our Employee Health Clinic for your medical needs.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage.
• Participation in our Family First Program, emphasizing work-life balance.
• 401(K) plan with generous employer match to help you plan for the future.
• Educational Reimbursement opportunities to support your continued learning and development.
• Wellness Incentives to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Substantial product discounts, because we value our team members as customers too.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, ensuring you have time to rest and recharge.