Buyer

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers. West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we’re right in your backyard. Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family! Opportunity Overview Information Job Title Buyer Location West Liberty, IA Shift 1st Annual Salary Range $64,000 - $77,000 depending on experience Shift Premium None Job Summary The Buyer is responsible for purchasing goods, materials or services needed by the organization to operate and produce quality products in a timely manner. The Buyer is also responsible for evaluating suppliers, negotiating price and contracts, while ensuring inventory arrives on time and within budget. Key Responsibilities Review raw material planning reports for assigned supply categories and determine if orders need to be placed or existing orders adjusted for supplies. Make necessary adjustments to systems to gain appropriate approvals and send them off to suppliers. Monitor inventory levels and make adjustments as necessary in order to make sure we have the right amount of inventory on hand, or in order, to meet production needs. Resolve invoicing issues. Partner with Research and Development with the sourcing of new supplies and/or new ingredients as needed. Review inventory positions and production plans of assigned categories. Make recommendations to the suppliers concerning order placement and/or order adjustments. Provide forecasts to the suppliers weekly. Provide documents/information to the quality department. Actively participate in the commercialization process. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Experience: At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of supply chain is preferred. Skills: Must have excellent written and verbal communications along with customer service skills. Ability to problem solve. Must have computer skills to communicate and process data. Age: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships are available. Education: Associate's Degree in a related field or equivalent is preferred. Flexibility: Must be able to work weekends as needed. Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment. Must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision. Compliance: Must practice good personal hygiene. Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical and E-Verify. The following benefits are available: Paid Time Off Life Insurance Short Term Disability Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program Educational Assistance Program Additional Voluntary Benefits West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible. West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. West Liberty Foods is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Mindy Heick, Director of Human Resources, at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr