Procurement Buyer

Procurement Analyst/Buyer Make a Difference in YOUR Career! 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 it keeps us at the top of our game. We are solutions-based, innovative, and we seek out new challenges to conquer them. This is our company ethos, but it's our people too: Refresco is at the cutting edge of a fast-moving industry because we have passionate people pushing the boundaries of what's best. Stop and think: how would YOU put 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 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: Bachelor's 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: Fast 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. Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts Life and AD&D Insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance Short-term disability and long-term disability Pet Insurance Legal Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match 12 Paid Holidays Vacation Days and Paid Sick Time Off Days Well-being Benefit Discount and Total Reward Programs 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr