Corporate Buyer

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 2+ years’ relevant experience in a materials-related function; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
Capable of communicating and expressing ideas clearly and concisely, in both written and verbal formats.
Knowledge of ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or MRP (Material Requirement Planning) systems, and Business software.
Planning, organization and execution skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Regularly attends Marketing meetings and provides input on business strategy.
Need to have the ability to make the proper business decisions to ensure operations are not adversely affected.
Manages the day-to-day needs of a Product Line used at multiple facilities.
Controls and follow-up on the redundant and obsolete materials.
As a member of the sourcing group will validate information needed, implementation of new suppliers, lead sourcing events as needed, and is a liaison between facilities and suppliers including following up on claims.
SAP Gatekeeper for Ingredients and Packaging. Provide facility support for SAP, DSP (Data Stewardship Platform), MRP (Material Requirement Planning), and Packaging inquiries.
Manage and build Playbooks to reflect items purchased for Lunch Maker product line.
Attend cross-functional meetings to assist Marketing/R&D in development and implementation of new products or product changes.
Facilitates weekly calls, publishes meeting recaps, and follow-ups as needed.
Monthly Inventory Reports: Prepare and analyze month-end inventory turns reporting to assist plants with continuous turn improvement.
Facilitates and manages projects which are related to all components of packaging, and services.