Buyer

Northwest Naturals LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tree Top Inc.) is a leading supplier of fruit juice concentrates servicing both domestic and international manufacturers for products and applications such as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages sauces dressings bakery and confections.

We are currently seeking a Buyer to join our supply chain team.

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Buyer identifies supply replenishment needs specified in MRP (Material Requirements Planning) SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Planning) and IBP (Integrated Business Plan); prepares reviews and issues purchase orders to suppliers. Reviews production schedule; coordinates movement and delivery of purchased materials from suppliers to the plants/warehouses. Assists with production planning and managing inventory capacity for assigned plants/inventory areas while considering current inventory obsolescence lead times product life cycles and production capacity. Position helps establish and maintain short and long term production scheduling forecasts inventory analysis and addition position works as a liaison between Northwest Naturals (NWN) Tree Top Sales and Operations at all facilities. Position monitors and controls inventory levels expedites components as needed to keep production lines running. Resolves problems with vendors for any material defects delivery shortages and invoice discrepancies. Sr. Buyer/Planner works to identify new sources for key raw materials that meet purchasing specifications and customer requirements at best obtainable pricing. Requests and coordinates all supplier quality and food safety documents required by NWN Quality or Tree Top Supplier Management to approve a product as orderable for purchase.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Purchasing Manager and does not supervise staff. The position works closely with Finance AP/AR QA Supplier Management Planning Marketing Traffic Information Services (I.S.) Contract Manufacturing warehouses Tree Top plants suppliers and distributors.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles and practices of effective business communication; basic report writing methods and techniques; correct English usage including spelling grammar and punctuation.
• Office administrative and management practices and procedures including office equipment record keeping and filing.
• Principles and practices of inventory planning and tracking.
• Principles and practices of negotiation.
• Principles and practices of basic accounting and/or bookkeeping.
• Pertinent Federal State and local laws codes and regulations.

ABILITY TO:

• Prepare and maintain a variety of records.
• Adapt to rapidly changing priorities in a demanding environment. Balance daily workload requirement focusing on priorities and critical tasks.
• Perform basic mathematical and accounting calculations.
• Use computers and computer software including ten-key proficiency word processing spreadsheets and databases.
• Meet behaviors established in NWNs Performance Culture and Values.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Results Oriented thinking to utilize Critical thinking skills.
• Time management. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Attention to details. Proofing correcting errors that may occur.
• Must be a dynamic collaborator in a team environment.
• Adapt to a rapidly changing fast changing work environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Proficient in Sage X3 and Excel.
• Previous experience with food safety and documentation.
• Buyer/purchasing skills.
• Negotiation skills.

EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATION/LICENSES AND TRAINING:

• A bachelors degree in supply chain management Computer Science Business Management or related field is preferred equivalent experience in lieu of a degree or CPIM.
• Minimum of 3 years combined experience in purchasing production planning and/or supply chain in a complex corporate environment.

Pay Information

Salary range: $72200 to $108300 annually

Target Starting Range: $72200 to $90200 annually

This range reflects the full pay scale for all roles within this positions grade. The actual salary offer will consider various factors such as experience and if applicable location.

Full benefit details for this position can be found on our website

The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends in part on the specific requirements for the job the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation.

Northwest Naturals LLC is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process please contact Human Resources at: or .