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Purchasing Manager ( Buyer) ****Please note this position requires a MANDATORY 30 day stay in NEW YORK HQ for training before a final permanent deployment to Richmond VA*****My client, with a new state of the art facility in Richmond, VA, is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join its team.
The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing and managing the procurement of raw materials (packaging, ingredients) at or better than budget pricing, within the established quality standards and within professional, ethical standards Responsibilities.
Negotiate pricing on raw material for inventory and contracts.
Work directly with Quality Team to obtain raw material approval for production.
Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability/price and prepare market analysis reports.
Manage projects through the PMO process.
Develop and utilize a system to evaluate vendor quotations with appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques to ensure quality, price, delivery, and service.
Solicit and maintain suppliers that provide high quality products and services at a better price.
Handle expenditures in regard to Bill of Materials and Budget (AOP).
Uphold and maintain code of ethics and conduct.
Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices.
Review and resolve vendor claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price, and acceptability of items to specifications.
Oversee all activities related to procurement of a material, from intent to purchase through delivery of the material.
Negotiate complex requests for materials and arrange buy-backs of surplus materialsEducation.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Logistics, Purchasing or related fieldJob Experience: Job Requirements.
A minimum of 5 – 8 years of experience in the purchasing of Food Ingredients and Packaging required (Refrigerated Preferred).
A minimum of 3 – 5 years of experience in sourcing and negotiating of raw materials, packaging and/or finished goods or semi-finished products in food manufacturing environment required.
CPM Certification preferred.
Proficiency with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
Experience with SAP required.
Exceptional Project Management skills.
Positive attitude and team player.
Ethical commitment to excellence.
Proficiency with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a changing environment with strong problem solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work as needed during peak periods to achieve desired objectives required.
Ability to pass a pre employment background check and drug screening is required.
Ability to travel as requiredPlease send a resume to sybil.kalu [at] adeccona [dot] com Minimum Education Required: BachelorYears of Experience Required: More than 5 yearsExpected Travel Time: About 25%
Purchasing Manager Job in Richmond 23218, Virginia US