Strategic Buyer

Our client, a disruptive, global CPG company, is looking to hire a Strategic Buyer. This fast-growing company is looking for a driven, quick learner to implement processes and procedures for their planning strategy.

Strategic Buyer Responsibilities:

Engage in negotiations with established vendors to secure both standard inventory items and new products, ensuring alignment with factory and marketing production requirements

Generate purchase orders for products and services using SAP, contributing to the support of manufacturing needs

Collaborate closely with production/factory personnel to anticipate and forecast product requirements

Coordinate with suppliers and warehouses to guarantee the timely delivery of products and services

Validate the accurate execution of orders and align deliveries with order specifications

Create and analyze records and data pertaining to product quality and on-time delivery

Monitor deliverables from cross-functional groups (e.g., Brand, packaging graphics) to ensure adherence to packaging order lead times

Communicate crucial packaging order deadlines to the cross-functional team

Work collaboratively with Accounts Payable, suppliers and warehousing to address invoicing and Goods Receipt issues

Formulate and distribute RFP/RFQs to suppliers and analyze the outcomes for informed decision-making

Conduct negotiations for contracts related to rentals, services and other associated areas

Strategic Buyer Requirements:

Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) in business or a related field

Familiarity with purchasing processes

2-5 years of purchasing experience

Experience with multiple vendors in the industrial sector

Familiarity with purchasing software and systems

Preferably, knowledge of SAP purchase order process

Proficiency in Excel

Thank you,

Jenna Bartley

Sr Project Manager - Supply Chain

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