The Strategic Buyer, Indirect Materials & Services is responsible for sourcing all indirect materials & services, as well as vendor management, and provides reporting on key performance indicators. The position requires excellent negotiation skills and the ability to foster, develop, and maintain business relationships.
Requirements
- BS/BA in Supply Chain, Logistics, or Engineering preferred
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in purchasing, strategic buying, or related emphasis
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Excellent negotiation skills: proven ability to influence people and accomplish objectives working with and through others
- Ability to foster, develop, and maintain business relationships
- Ability to identify opportunities through use of problem-solving techniques, develop solutions and quantify results
- Firsthand experience with negotiations and the elements associated with negotiating
- Proven ability to use good judgment and handle confidential information with discretion
- General knowledge of industrial production processes in an edible or non-edible food processing plant
- Ability to communicate effectively with management, plant personnel, sales, R&D, and customer service
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships
- Ability to understand business financial information and reports and effectively communicate information
- Capacity to handle multiple projects or initiatives simultaneously with competing deadlines. Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proven track record of cost reduction and risk mitigation
- Ability to remain calm and professional at all times
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and be a self-starter
- Ability to operate all necessary office equipment such as a computer, mobile phone, fax machine, copy machine, data collection equipment, etc.
- Ability to be proactive, to anticipate and provide alternative solutions to internal customers
- Ability to work daily and extended hours as necessary
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401k matching
- Retirement plan
- Travel opportunities
