Core
Purchasing, planning, and coordinating delivery of raw materials and supplies for production.
Role type
Buyer
Builds
Production materials and supplies for a meat snack manufacturing plant
Domain
Food manufacturing / Meat processing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supplier negotiation, inventory management, purchase order processing, SAP proficiency, logistics coordination, vendor relationship management, cost analysis
Preferred skills
Previous buying experience, Associate degree, advanced Excel skills
Technologies
SAP, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Research and evaluate price, availability, and quality of materials; place purchase orders and maintain blanket orders; verify timely arrival of items for production schedules; negotiate component pricing and schedule deliveries; process invoices and resolve discrepancies with Accounting; check outside inventories and arrange transportation; set up new vendors; maintain minimum inventory levels.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level