Buyer
- $70,000 - $75,000
- Corona, CA
A bit about us:
We specialize in Custom Food Manufacturing, specializing in Soups, Dressing, and Sauces. We harbor a supportive, fast-paced, collaborative work environment designed for the best efficiency on the market.
Why join us?
- Competitive Base Salary!
- Great Benefits!
- Bonuses!
- Accelerated Career Growth!
Job Details
- Responsible for using MRP to track and update materials and informing parties (vendors, warehouse, QC, etc.).
- Negotiate and purchase raw materials, packaging and finished goods while managing inventory levels.
- Coordinate, track and schedule materials.
- Manage vendor relations.
- Conduct research, evaluates findings, and makes independent decisions on procurement matters.
- Interprets and evaluates contract provisions.
- Obtains oral and written prices quotes from vendors.
- Compares quotes with the specifications and availability of items and places orders.
- Organizes, updates, and retains product information files and purchase order records.
- Reviews orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures.
- Obtains appropriate commodities in a timely manner.
- Prepares purchase orders through a computerized system and places orders for the purchase of goods and services.
- Interviews vendors and evaluates their products and capabilities as a supplier.
- Proactively develop and maintain vendor agreements.
Experience: 3 plus years of experience in buying food supplies, materials, equipment, and services
3 plus years of experience in purchasing
Minimum of three years of experience as a buyer involving the procurement of a variety of food supplies, materials, equipment and services. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. Assigned commodities and services including sources of supply, commodity markets, price trends, grades and qualities. Common business practices relating to the purchase, pricing, terms, shipment, taxes, and payment for commodities and services.
Uniform Commercial Code. Principles and practices of large scale centralized purchasing.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.