Sr. Category Purchasing Specialist - Ingredients
Company: Reser's Fine Foods
Location: Beaverton
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
General SummaryResponsible for the development, execution and
management of vendors and suppliers for assigned ingredient
categories which support Reser's procurement and purchasing
strategies.Benefits and Culture We offer a competitive compensation
and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier
life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's
offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse
and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee
benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k)
with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company
paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.We strive
to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones,
this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows
we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a
culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting
career.Visit our website to learn more about our competitive
benefit programs -
https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefitsPrinciple Duties and
Responsibilities1. Identify ingredient vendors to interview and
determine product availability, price and terms of sale.2.
Participate in and contribute to improvement projects, working
together with leaders and internal stakeholders.3. Actively
engages, owns relationships and coordinates activities with cross
functional internal teams to acquire ingredients in a cost
effective and consistent manner ensuring a predictable ingredient
supply.4. Pro-actively work on improving the ingredient portfolio
in areas such as sustainability, supply security and risk
mitigation.5. Regularly tracks, monitors, and evaluates contract
compliance and vendor performance.6. Forecasts and monitors
inventory levels on assigned ingredient category contracts and/or
stocking agreements. 7. Reviews purchase order claims and contracts
to evaluate conformance to company policy.8. Inputs and maintains
quote files on assigned categories. 9. Works closely with partner
teams in plant purchasing and operations teams in solving assigned
ingredient issues. 10. Other duties as assigned.Job
Specifications1. Bachelor's degree in business, economics,
accounting or finance preferred and 5 or more years' experience
procuring ingredients in a corporate food manufacturing
environment.2. Knowledge of Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)
and Fast-Moving Consumer Packaged Goods (FMCPG) required.3. Strong
PC skills and experience working with an enterprise resource
planning (ERP) system are required.4. Ability to work in a
fast-paced environment and multi-task throughout the day.5. Ability
to work under pressure and tolerate stress.Working Conditions1.
Office environment.2. Repetitive hand, wrist and finger
activities.3. Ability to travel approximately 5% of the time.
Keywords: Reser's Fine Foods, Hillsboro , Sr. Category Purchasing Specialist - Ingredients, Other , Beaverton, Oregon
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