Sr. Buyer, Ingredients
Skokie, IL US
Job Description
My client, a progressive ingredient manufacturing company in Skokie, IL is seeking a Sr. Buyer to join their dynamic team.
Sr. Buyer, Ingredients – Reporting to the Sr. Procurement Manager, this position will be responsible for the procurement of raw materials while supporting the execution of strategies. This position will have interaction with suppliers, co-manufacturing companies, customers and cross-functional teams. The Sr. Buyer will be an integral part of driving improvements and resolving supply chain issues.
- Manage a $20M spend of ingredients
- Manage inventory costs to ensure goals are met
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and co-manufacturers
- Montor market trends to optimize purchasing decisions
- Be proactive in communicating challenges and supply chain concerns
- Implement and manage PO’s and stock arrangements
The ideal candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree is required
- 4+ years of experience in a procurement role with a food ingredient manufacturer
- Strong knowledge of the supply chain process, planning and procurement strategies
- Strong negotiation skills and experience with cost reduction initiatives
- Strong presentation skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience working with ERP/MRP and Microsoft Office
My client is offspring growth potential in a progressive environment and a generous compensation package.
Base salary range: $80-110k
Full medical/dental/vision coverage
401K Match
Paid holidays and generous time off
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Meet Your Recruiter
Joanie Mrozynski
Sr. Recruiter
I am a recruiter with 20 years of experience, currently recruiting Procurement & Supply Chain Management professionals for food and chemical manufacturing companies nationwide. I place professionals at all levels in Supply Chain: Purchasing/Procurement, Sourcing, Planning/Forecasting, Transportation, Logistics, Warehouse.
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