Buyer - Neptune City New Jersey

Company: Michael Page
Location: Neptune City, New Jersey
Posted On: 05/17/2024

This role is responsible for strategic sourcing activities; procurement for the client: vendor identification, capability assessment and selection, new item sourcing (finished goods, raw materials, and supplies), new item specifications, cost management, cost savings initiatives, commodity, and currency tracking.Client DetailsClient is a global, family-founded animal nutrition and health company and has demonstrated consistent growth year over year.DescriptionThis role is responsible for strategic sourcing activities; procurement for the client: vendor identification, capability assessment and selection, new item sourcing (finished goods, raw materials, and supplies), new item specifications, cost management, cost savings initiatives, commodity, and currency tracking.

• Research and track commodity price indices and trends and propose corresponding strategies for sourcing and negotiation
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure that program, customer, product, and in-service strategies are integrated into source selection and contracting strategies
• Identify and introduce new sourcing options
• Improve supplier performance activities and integrate results into contracting strategiesProfile
  • Bachelors Degree
  • 2-3 years Procurement experience - preferrably within a food/beverage environment
  • Strong analytical skills and judgement
  • Ability to research, formulate and present arguments on a variety of issues.
  • Able to work independently, manage time well
  • Exhibit strong verbal and written communications skills.
  • Desire to form relationships with internal and external stakeholdersJob Offer
    • Hybrid Work Envirvonment (2-3x a week in office)
    • Competitive Benefits + PTO package
    • Profit Sharing
    • Additional discounts including wellnessMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. More...

          

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