Buyer
Company: Foster Farms
Location: Livingston
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
Pay Range: $67,000 - $76,000 per yearPurpose of position:Arrange
for the purchase and delivery of Ingredient Commodities to all
Foster Farms food processing facilities in the most cost-effective
manner. This will be accomplished consistent with company goals and
specifications for quality and timeliness established by using
departments. Provide administrative and technical support for the
Operations stakeholders and Finance to include Sourcing (vendor
negotiations / selection, pricing, agreement preparation for
Manager) and Supply Chain management (order placement,
specification buying, supply continuity, communication to vendors,
Request for Proposals (RFPs), contract negotiations, stakeholder
support, inventory policies, on time delivery and contract
creation).Essential Job Functions:Daily Buying Support for
ingredients. Responsibilities include managing the Req-to-Pay
process to include acting as a procedural resource for Purchase
Requisition (PR) development, creating & issuing POs, order
confirmation, invoice resolution support and maintaining Department
records and documentation. Responsible for ensuring on-time
delivery and adapting to new schedule requirements.Responsible for
the support of the company s maintenance planning systems (MRP)
support. Maintenance planning systems (MRP) support includes
supporting maintenance planners with basic understanding of SAP
material management, inventory settings such as classifications,
min/max safety stock, and reorder points, material master
requirements. Additionally, the role will make site assessments of
ordering status and build standardization and best practices across
maintenance planners.Responsible for support of direct material
food safety material planning processes and system improvements.
Food Safety & System responsibilities include supplier information
and performance management related to BRC, FSMA, and new food
safety requirements, working with Quality & Feed on assessments and
compliance obligations, keeping documentation current, assessing
material/supplier risk in conjunction with Sourcing and Q/A.
Additionally, in this role the individual will work closely with IT
to support an integrated approach to improve purchasing controls
around the right supplier, the right mfg plant, and the right use.
Will also coordinate with material & feed planners to ensure
alignment and improve planning efficiency.Responsible for
supporting new supplier qualifications, plus any transition of
new/modified goods/services. Will be required to lead efforts to
integrate new suppliers or supplier s products.Responsible for
identifying and delivering cost reduction. Will develop and manage
RFPs, RFQs and SAP RFx(s) for various purchases, conduct bid
analysis and draft contracts. Responsible for vendor selection,
price determination, transportation optimization and other terms
for materials/services purchases within assigned area.Track and
identify opportunities and trends in the agricultural commodities
market relating to the wheat, corn, and soy markets futures to
support contract agreements that provide value to Foster Farms in
negotiations with our vendor partners.Responsible for ensuring
quality, food safety, safety and supplier policies are adhered to
for purchases made. Will be required to explain financial policies,
procedures to internal customers in writing and verbally and
support compliance with internal controls.Perform research and data
analysis with frequent use of Excel, SAP, BW, Ariba and other
databases. Issue PO s and manage as needed to support above (new
and/or additional material), set up of new SAP numbers for new
materials (add to contract, price, MOQ and order increments and
sourced) communicate and coordinate with Planner. Will set up new
suppliers, contract management in SAP (pricing, terms, etc.) and
reporting and facilitating (in and out of SAP): slow moving and
excess, SAP number end of life process, MDA s, SSO s CAF s (i.e.
NCR s)Will be required to review POs written by others, validate
and release. PO authority up to $50,000.Additional Job
Functions:Other duties as assigned by manager.Requirements:Degree
in Food Science, Procurement, Production Planning, Business,
Statistics--or related field strongly preferred or
equivalent--experience--Must have one-three years--of
Purchasing/Sourcing or Business-related experience in Commodities
which are traded.-- Ie Wheat, Corn and Sugar marketsComputer
literate in Microsoft (MS) Office and Outlook with a strong
understanding using and creating MS Excel spreadsheets, including
formulas and data management.Basic negotiation skills and knowledge
of business lawExcellent and demonstrated interpersonal, written
and verbal communication skills.Capable of learning and
proficiently using SAP Procurement module, BW, Ariba and
DocuSignInitiative, sound analytical skills and ability to work
independently with less supervision, change agent, detail oriented,
ability to work in cross-functional teams.Must be able to handle
and safeguard confidential information and have the desire to work
in a fast-paced team environment.Preferred Requirements:Experience
with SAP, BW and AribaDemonstrated contracting experience.Physical
Requirements:Ability to sit for long periods of time.Consistent and
reliable attendanceAbility to work in fast paced, high-pressure
situations.Reliable transportation in order to attend off-site
meetings and supplier audits with FQSA or independently.Ability to
travel periodically, up to 15%.
Keywords: Foster Farms, Turlock , Buyer, Professions , Livingston, California
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