Procurement Specialist at Clementine's Ice Cream

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vendor Management, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing, Demand Forecasting, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Risk Mitigation, Procurement Policy Development, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, ERP Software, Analytical Skills, Problem-solving, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Relationship Building

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Description Position Summary: The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the acquisition of goods and services for Clementine’s Ice Cream. The primary goal is to ensure that the Clementine’s procures high-quality goods and services at the most competitive prices while adhering to proper processes, policies, and regulations. Full-Time Salaried Exempt Work location: Onsite Key Responsibilities: Vendor Management: Research, evaluate and select vendors, manage vendor relationships. Negotiation & Contracts: Negotiate contract terms, pricing and service-level agreements Purchasing: acquire goods and services, including but not limited to supplies, raw materials and equipment for manufacturing and retail channels. Execute purchase orders, coordinate and track deliveries, ensure timeliness and accuracy Demand Forecasting: Manage raw material inventory levels, including forecasting needs based on production schedules Strategic Sourcing: Mitigate supply chain risks including identifying and setting up a secondary supplier program. Monitor and analyze purchasing and vendor data to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness. Identify cost-saving opportunities, monitor industry trends and develop sourcing strategies together with the CFO Compliance & Recordkeeping: Develop company procurement policies and enforce compliance Perform other tasks as needed Requirements Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field required At least seven to ten years’ of buying experience Proven ability to negotiate Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and ERP software systems (Fishbowl Inventory experience is a plus) Excellent oral and written communication skills Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously High attention to detail Strong organizational skills Ability to handle confidential information, integrity and trust is a must Capable of building relationships within all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

The Procurement Specialist manages the acquisition of high-quality goods and services while optimizing costs and maintaining vendor relationships. Key duties include demand forecasting, strategic sourcing to mitigate risks, and enforcing procurement compliance policies.