Associate Corporate Buyer
Core
Support procurement of packaging, ingredients, and operating supplies for the Lunch Makers business by executing purchasing activities and ensuring optimal cost, quality, and service levels.
Role type
Associate Corporate Buyer (Procurement)
Builds
Packaging, ingredients, and operating supplies for the Lunch Makers business
Domain
Food & Beverage / Supply Chain
Required skills
Supplier coordination, Order execution, Materials planning, Inventory control, SAP data stewardship, Cross-functional collaboration, Negotiation, Compliance adherence
Preferred skills
C.P.M., A.P.P., or APICS certification
Technologies
SAP, DSP (Data Stewardship Platform), MRP
Responsibilities
Participate in Marketing and cross-functional meetings to support new product development; Manage day-to-day purchasing needs for assigned product lines; Monitor material availability, quality, and delivery performance; Serve as SAP Gatekeeper for Ingredients and Packaging; Support Marketing, R&D, and plant teams through product transfers; Lead weekly plant purchasing manager meetings to resolve supplier issues; Execute purchasing activities in accordance with established policies.
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Entry to Mid-Level