Procurement Buyer

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Our vision is both simple and ambitious: to put our drinks on every table.

We are the leading global independent beverage solutions provider. We serve a broad range of national and international retailers as well as Global National and Emerging (GNE) brands. Our products are distributed worldwide from our production sites in Europe North America and Australia. Although our own branding may not appear on the labels of the beverages we produce there is a good chance you are reading this while sipping one of our drinks.

Our ambition is to continually improve and its what keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based. We are innovative. We seek out new challenges and conquer them. This is our company ethos but its our peoples too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of whats best.

Stop and think: how wouldâYOUâput our drinks on every table

Summary Description:

• The Procurement Analyst/ Buyer will monitor supplier performance identify cost saving and continuous improvement opportunities perform spend & market analyses and participate in supplier negotiations. This person will work with internal teams and suppliers to help analyze the data for synthesis identify cost improvement initiatives that could add value and drive a reduction in complexity across the categories.

Essential Job Functions:

• Identify and support cost savings track and improve supplier performance and find opportunities for value enhancement.
• Supplier Management:Hold suppliers accountable for delivering on service commitments fostering innovation and continuous improvement. Measure identified supplier KPIs for quarterly reviews.
• Tracking costs:Maintaining records to track invoices and costs and reviewing costs to meet budget regulations
• Managing sourcing plans to ensure they reduce total cost and optimize value
• Managing claims and other administrative tasks
• Reporting:Generating monthly quarterly and annual supply cost reports including but not limited to departmental scorecards spend analyses SKU rationalization opportunities spend reduction tracking etc.
• Supporting procurement projects:Assisting with procurement projects such as the RFx process cost down initiatives consolidation opportunities and similar efforts.
• Maintaining relationships:Cultivating new and ongoing relationships with suppliers as well as internal stakeholders

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong Technical and Analytical Skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel Power Point using ERP systems and learning other Procurement software applications.
• Must understand Total Cost of Ownership concepts.
• Be a self-driven problem solver.
• Project Management skills to set up processes that monitor project progress and completion rates.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Works well with others in a team environment.
• Must be able to work independently and handle multiple work assignments.
• Strong sense of urgency.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Engineering or Technical Field.
• 0-3 years experience.

Working Conditions:

• Physical Demands Continuously sitting for prolonged periods as the job is administrative in nature.
• Visual/Sensory This position requires attention to detail requiring attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment Work and environment fasted paced requiring ability to remain focused under pressure.
• Mental Stress There is pronounced pressure from deadlines project management accuracy or similar demands.

Travel Requirements:

• 0-5%

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A Career with Refresco

Refresco is passionate about empowering leaders who reflect our core values and live by our leadership behaviors. These behaviors encourage effective leadership within the business and focus on leading courageously empowering individuals and driving company growth as one team. Joining our team as a people manager means youll be encouraged to evolve as a leader who prioritizes the success of both you and your team to deliver results whilst bringing your authentic self to work.

Refresco Beverages US Inc. offers the following competitive pay and comprehensive benefits:ââ

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insuranceâââ
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accountsâ
• Life and AD&D Insurance critical illness hospital indemnity and accident insurance
• Short-term disability and long-term disabilityââ
• Pet Insuranceâ
• Legal Benefitsâ
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Matchâ
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time OffâDays
• Well-being Benefit
• Discount and Total Reward Programsâ

Join Refresco TODAYâand enjoy a rewarding CAREER!ââ

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Refresco Beverages US Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age marital status disability gender identity gender expression Veteran status or any other classification protected by federal state or local law.