Global Procurement Associate
Global Procurement Associate
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Job Description
Overview
The Global Procurement Associate is responsible for the purchasing of assigned items using existing procedures and tools. This role approves received purchase orders for vendor payment and is responsible for purchase order accuracy including correct items and costs. You will be responsible for inventory management of assigned items and help identify and report discrepancies. This role oversees the purchasing and distribution of packaging for growerdirect programs packed into our brands. Our ideal associate will consistently achieve or exceed budgeted variance dollar targets.
Responsibilities
- Use best practice for order writing and inventory management.
- Follow established buying cycles for assigned items.
- Effectively manage product costing.
- Follow established inbound and intracompany logistics procedures.
- Communicate potential inventory issues prorates and cost changes in a timely manner.
- Work with vendors to resolve product damage and quality issues and/or quantity discrepancies and related claims.
- Manage USDA inspection process when necessary.
- Negotiate revised billing resulting from USDA inspection reports when applicable.
- Learn and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) for fill rate variance management proper inbound freight maintenance PO accuracy contract compliance and other assigned KPIs.
- Consistently demonstrate ownership of and responsibility for items managed.
- Provide administrative support to the Global department as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Schedule and Travel
- Flexibility to arrive early or stay late as needed to address purchasing requirements.
- Must also be available after hours via cell phone for productrelated issues.
- Rotating schedule may include Saturdays and Sundays.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications:
- Purchasing experience desired but not required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Able to multitask and work well under pressure.
- Able to set priorities meet deadlines and accomplish team objectives.
- Able to observe and follow proper safety procedures and willing to report potentially unsafe conditions.
- Strong mathematical and writing abilities including the capability to swiftly calculate cases pallets product costs market values and margins.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer competency including Microsoft Suite 10 key Power Enterprise
All employees are responsible for food safety and are expected to notify the appropriate manager supervisor or key personnel if they witness any compromise to food safety or food quality.
Additional Information :
Supplemental Information
This is a safetysensitive position.
This employer participates in EVerify and will provide the Social Security Administration and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employees Form I9 to confirm work authorization.
We do not provide H1B sponsorships at this time.
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors including but not limited to the individuals qualifications experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as physical work location within the state.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
