Senior Buyer - Food and Beverage
Posted on Lycos Classifieds - 4 weeks ago
- Company:
- The Wellington Group
- Industry:
- Manufacturing
- Location:
- Walpole, MA
Features & Description
The Wellington Group has been engaged to find an experienced Senior Buyer for a major beverage brand. The position will be responsible for the procurement of high-quality but cost effective raw materials and packaging utilized in the finished products for this organization.Responsibilities include:
⢠Identify, source, and contract for raw material needs to fulfill forecasted production.
⢠Responsible for selecting vendors and negotiating for quality goods at a cost effective price.
⢠Obtain and review bids and quotes to secure competitive price and service.
⢠Review, forecast, develop and implement procurement strategies designed to optimize on hand inventory levels.
⢠Work closely with the Logistics team and vendors to establish a clear supply chain, forward warehousing programs, and consolidation opportunities to ensure that materials are delivered, stored, and used at the right time at the best price.
⢠Work with the Quality team to ensure purchased goods are in compliance with product specifications.
⢠Assist Quality and Product Development in developing cost saving measures and researching new technologies.
The qualified candidate will have:
⢠Minimum of 8-10 years experience as a buyer
⢠Bachelors Degree
⢠Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills, both written and oral
⢠Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of SAP, MRP, and Microsoft Office products, especially advanced knowledge of Excel
Industry: Beverage, Food
Job Code: BHJOB1778_227
Permanent position with an employee centered company offering great benefits, salary, bonus and relocation assistance.
Donât wait, apply with The Wellington Group today!
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The Wellington Group ( http://www.twgrecruiters.com )
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