Buyer of Ingredients

Farmina
Any Location, NC
Category Purchasing
Job Description
Buyer of Ingredients responsible for purchasing raw materials, micro ingredients, and packaging, meeting internal requests and reducing costs. Maintains daily contact and negotiates costs with suppliers, providing better cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience of working in high volume manufacturer IN FOOD MANUFACTURING (Required)
  • Must have experience buying raw ingredients for a Food Manufacturing environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree (Prefer Supply Chain or Logistics/Purchasing related field)
  • Excellent negotiation skills as well as an understanding of the broad goods sector consumption
  • Working experience at Buyer position, in purchasing or supply chain management; Inward processing knowledge recommendable
  • Fluent computer skills (MS Office package, Internet, NAV)
  • Must have excellent skills with Excel.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Able to manage multiple tasks and jobs simultaneously.
  • Must be able to work on site Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm and have flexibility to work times outside of normal hours as required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits and much more.
  • 90% Company Paid Employee Only Medical Plan Option
  • 401K with Employer Matching Program
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • Employee Discounts
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