Supply Chain Purchaser/Buyer - VA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:  Supply Chain Purchaser/Buyer - VA

Reports to: Head of Procurement & SC Manager - VA

Location: Stafford, VA

Job Type: Full-time/Exempt

Business Hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM  

Salary Range:  DOE

 

About the Company:  

Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. As part of the global Warabeya Nichiyo Group headquartered in Japan, we are dedicated with years of food innovation with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Our North American operations are growing, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and growth together with the company.

 

Position Summary:  

The Supply Chain (SC) Purchaser supervises the daily activities of the Material Control/Supply Chain department. This role is responsible for analyzing, reporting, recording, tracking, and auditing purchasing information and inventory for the VA plant. The SC Purchaser collaborates closely with the Warehouse Supervisor and warehouse team to manage purchasing needs and support inventory control for the facility.

This position is a purchasing focused role, and a strong purchasing background is mandatory. Inventory control and warehouse management experience is a plus.

 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Collaborate with Warehouse Supervisor regarding any issues regarding purchasing, inventory and the team coverage

• Get cross trained in inventory management and have the basic knowledge of warehouse management for team coverage for daily operations including weekends and holidays

• Manage the inventory and warehousing activities by effectively forecasting material demands, stock levels, re-order points and resources capacity ensuring product availability

• Maintain and update e-procurement computerized system and prepare status reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

• Build and develop relationships with other departments (Production, R&D) while ensuring compliance in all areas as specified by company policies and procedures

• Manage the receiving details and implement corrective actions for dispute resolution

• Ensure accurate and timely receipts of invoices and purchase orders – A/P Vouchers in Syteline, Invoice reconciliation

• Maintain and/or