Purchasing/Storeroom Supervisor

Responsibilities Acquiring/updating quotes, entering Purchase Requisitions for plant parts replenishment and maintain proper inventory. Provide AP support and invoice/purchase order discrepancy resolution. Assist with new vendor and material setup process, document requests, etc. Update all item designations and changes. Assist in compiling, organizing, and maintaining detailed data to maintain specifications for all maintenance parts. Create and share best practices with other purchasing specialists. Drive continuous improvement through innovation and compliance tools. Lead and direct work of Storeroom employees. Provide other miscellaneous support for general purchasing functions and other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required. 2+ years of procurement or supply management or operations support experience preferred Solid computer Skills (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook, SAP, etc.) Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong commitment to quality and customer service. Able to operate effectively as part of a high-performance work team. Competencies Procurement Administration and Monitoring – Ability to administer/manage/monitor/report all purchasing orders and documentation (purchasing request, purchasing orders, delivery guides and invoices), in accordance with contractual agreement. Communication – Ability to transmit and receive information clearly and communicate effectively to others by considering their points of view in order to respond appropriately; it includes using tact and diplomacy in all communications as well as the ability to convey ideas and information (adjusting style, tone and level of details), both orally and in writing, in a way that all stakeholders/audience are engaged. Intellectual curiosity – Be receptive to new and different ideas or the opinion of others, open to learn and absorb from business environment to develop the Company. Problem Solving – Ability to build a logical approach (assess situation, identify causes, target solutions, deploy it) to address problems or manage a situation by drawing on own knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary. Client Oriented/Stakeholder Management – Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of clients (internal or external) and stakeholders in a manner that provides satisfaction and fosters their loyalty to increase Company profit. Change Management – Ability to coordinate/manage/pilot a structured period of transition in order to achieve lasting change within an organization (change models, methods, techniques, tools, organization, professional practices) minimizing resistance through involvement of key players and stakeholders. Physical Demands The Physical Demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this job, with or without accommodations. Office: While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This role is largely sitting at a computer for an extended period; however, it would require the ability to move around within an office environment and bend or stand as necessary and to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Regularly communicates with others both verbally and in writing to convey information. The Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the Essential Functions and Responsibilities of this job. This job operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise and distractions in an open office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and copiers. This job requires interaction with others on a regular basis. Behavioral Competencies Ambition – Performance: Challenging yourself and others in order to work efficiently and to deliver required business results. Ambition – Continuous Improvement: Looking for ways to continuously improve quality, efficiency/effectiveness of the Group performance. Ambition – People Development: Identify areas for developing oneself and others. Engagement – Entrepreneurship: Manage the business as if it were theirs. Engagement – Loyalty: Support positively and protect the Company. Engagement – Tenacity: Overcome the obstacles. Engagement – Accountability: Stand by one’s commitment, deliver the results in a transparent manner. With simplicity – Accessibility: Ensure relationships based on accessibility, modesty, and proximity. With simplicity – Pragmatism: Work in a practical and effective manner (with common sense). With simplicity – Transparency: Act and communicate with clarity and transparency. Benefits We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an affirmative action employer will comply with all related legal obligations. #J-18808-Ljbffr Midwest Yogurt Inc