Description:

• Contacts vendors and advises on which vendor serves to be the most suited.
• Assists in preparation of bidding documents and ensures that other documentation is in order.
• Researches pricing information and compares prices/quotations.
• Performs research activities to determine a list of possible vendors and products.
• Prepares weekly raw material updates.
• Updates MMR SCM monthly report.
• Prepares and updates critical excel reports.
• Uses reporting to determine the amount and type of materials needed for a project and ensures that they are delivered to the facilities in a timely manner.
• Contacts each vendor and takes information regarding price, availability, and quality.
• Confers with production personnel to determine purchasing needs.
• Prepares purchasing orders and sends to vendors for fulfillment.
• Initiates contact with vendors to check availability of needed raw materials.
• Ensures that the correct amount of materials are delivered to the production facilities in a timely manner.
• Monitors all purchase requisitions and handles adjustments with vendors.
• Maintains ETAs for open orders.
• Works with the Shipping Department to ensure product is scheduled to be received in a timely manner.
• Handles limited inventory management activities.
• Acts as the liaison with the Accounting Department to reconcile invoices and purchase orders.
• Purchases all non-inventory supplies for all areas of the Keokuk facility.
• Support the Food Safety culture and attend all training required by the company.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• An Associate’s degree in Business Administration, or related field required, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of Purchasing or Supply Chain experience preferred, specifically in manufacturing.
• Mathematical skills preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software program.
• Ability to work independently or with little guidance.

Please refer the Job description for details