Senior Buyer

At Emmi Roth, we're passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry.

Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we'd love for you to be a part of our journey!

Summary
The Senior Buyer is a strategic partner and category expert, responsible for negotiating long and short-term contracts with vendors and collecting and gathering data on potential suppliers and carriers. This position plans, creates, implements, and maintains valued added purchasing plans, relationships, processes, and procedures for the company. This position is accountable for delivering annual savings and meeting working capital targets. The position is responsible for managing the contract manufacturing category and network of suppliers.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
Identify, assess, qualify, and develop a supplier pipeline to deliver value creation and innovation
Maintain appropriate files on supplier pipeline and records of meetings with suppliers to ensure company requirements are met
Develop, communicate, and maintain category strategies where needed to sustain long term competitiveness, ensure supply, and eliminate/minimize single sourced items
Evaluates the external market and develop strategies to mitigate risk and create competitive advantages
Provides reports and insights on procurement spend and alignment of projects to the business' goals
Measure, track, and manage supplier performance related to quality, on time delivery, and order accuracy
Assist internal and external customers by interpreting laws, policy, codes, and regulations pertaining to purchasing
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops and reviewing professional publications
Suggest and implement cost saving and process improvement measures, ensure compliance to these measures by coaching and working with other team members and departments
Coordinate across departments (ex. production, logistics, planning) and disperse necessary information about purchasing and sales
Complete all required training in a timely manner
Adhere to ERU food safety policies and all government food safety and sanitation regulations (ex. FDA, HACCP, GMP, OSHA)
Issues requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirements. Negotiates and manage long and short term pricing agreements on critical commodities
Complete purchase requests with domestic and international suppliers by inputting purchase orders, expediting deliveries, and verifying all transactions.
Handle correspondence concerning over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, and prices and report such changes to the interested parties in a timely manner
Act as a liaison between suppliers and involved departments to resolve procurement related problems
Performs all other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree Business field
Minimum of 5 years purchasing experience including; procurement, inventory control, contract negotiation, supply management, vendor relationships
Experience with contract manufacturing category; food industry experience preferred
Strong understanding MRP processes, sourcing processes, and market analysis
ERP system experience preferred
Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office products, especially MS Excel
Strong problem solving abilities required
Should be flexible and capable of dealing with multiple priorities
Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance short-term priorities and exceptional information analysis skills are a necessity
Excellent communication skills
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology; experience identifying improvement opportunities and coordinating across departments to accomplish goals
Ability to work collaboratively across functions and obtain necessary "buy in" from stakeholders and senior leadership
Proven record of implementing cost savings, process improvements, and establishing qualified vendor pipeline

Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Employee Assistance Program
Short term/Long term disability
Volunteer time off (VTO)
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet insurance

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