Purchasing Specialist

Bakery materials buyer stands at the forefront of the 85°C supply chain; and is individually accountable for developing, sustaining and guaranteeing an uninterrupted flow of raw ingredients. This position also needs to manage all the inbound overseas containers. And this position contributes to overall profitability by supervising market fluctuation, tracking purchase activities, and obtaining the best price value available on all purchase contracts, domestically and overseas.

Required Skills and Abilities

Effective and professional communication (verbal and written) skill, with emphasis on consensus building.

Strong familiarity with 85C products and operational needs, functions and objectives.

Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of sensitive and confidential needs.

Ability to work at an elevated pace with precision and efficiency, in a high-pressure environment.

Basic understanding of the food supply chain process, from supplies to end users.

Demonstrated knowledge of bakery/food industry purchasing.

Highest level of ethical conduct and professionalism.

Job Duties

• Order fulfillment management. Coordinate with vendors with internal departments to better fulfill purchase order and keep the production on schedule. Adjust order delivery schedule when production plan been modified. Make sure all the food items are delivered on time.
• Sourcing substitute items if OOS; Need to send out inquiry and access sample for Research and Development team can test for substitute approval. Cost impact analysis if use substitute.
• Contact the vendor when quality issues occur. Gather issue material information then feedback to vendor. Arrange return material pick up when needed. Request for credit or replacement.
• Process new material request from Research and development team. Sourcing from the market and conduct bidding and cost analysis. Record received sample and have collecting testing results.
• Create new material numbers and information on SAP. Complete the information gathering then forward to related department head for approval. Collect spec sheets for new and existing nonfood materials. Record and share with Quality Control team, Warehouse team and Merchandise team to optimize supply chain operation.
• Report on price fluctuation and calculation impact.
• Routinely make sure we have the most competitive price and meet our requirements for our inventory food items (quality, good service, and lead time)
• Manage inbound overseas containers: setting up POS to meet objective lead time, parking invoices, and all the inbound coordination matters
• Serve as the primary contact for 85C Taiwan inbound matters
• Monthly Price up & down Statistics (SAP)
• Routine Suppliers(manufacturers) Visits & make sure all the suppliers meet QA's requirements
• Attending trade shows to find substitutes with better quality and competitive price.
• SAP inventory Items database maintain routinely: Product Spec Sheet Updates, Shelf Life, photo, Dimensions and Gross Weight
• Annually Purchase amount report and analysis sorting by vendor and item

This position requires general office work with light physical duty, work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, with occasional standing and walking. 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.

We offer opportunities for advancement, as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes insurance, PTO, vacation pay, and 401K!

We offer free meal plans, free tea, 20% off products off duty, employee referral program monetary incentive, accelerated career advancement, and FUN work environment!