Junior Buyer

Would you like to be part of a growth-oriented and industry-leading company who cares about its family of employees and prides itself on doing the right things for its business and people?

Global Harvest Foods is a national manufacturer in the bird feeding industry with a rich 40+ year history of providing branded and private label product lines to many "A" list retailers and customers. Our manufacturing & distribution facilities are located strategically throughout the United States to provide our retail partners with the highest quality products and optimized service levels.

We have an outstanding opportunity for a Junior Buyer to join our team in our Spokane, WA office. The Junior Buyer is responsible for the tactical purchasing activities of packaging materials across multi-site operations. This position will focus on the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials to ensure plants remain stocked with packaging materials while maintaining accurate MRP system data and supporting supplier performance.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other aspects may be assigned:

• Create & issue all purchase orders for packaging materials to be delivered on-time to meet production schedules across a multi-plant environment
• Manage & monitor inventory levels to maintain adequate supplies to support production schedules and operations
• Work closely with suppliers, internal plant associates, and freight carriers to adjust delivery priorities as needed
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and accounting
• Material part number creation and management
• Maintain accurate data and settings in the ERP system, including reorder points, lead times, order increments, pricing, contracts, and vendor information
• Ensure supply chain and procurement records are current and in compliance with company standards
• Identify cost savings opportunities and make recommendations to management
• Support the Procurement Agents in the RFP process, including supplier research, validation, bidding, and negotiation
• Facilitate the vendor approval process and ensure proper material qualifications
• Provide purchasing support for new product development projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of purchasing, procurement, and/or material management experience.
• Experience in purchasing packaging materials desired
• Experience in day-to-day vendor management
• Results driven, action-oriented, confident decision maker.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting desired
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate and work as an effective member of a cross functional team
• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems

Global Harvest Foods offers a competitive compensation and benefits package

For immediate consideration, send your resume and cover letter today

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Equal Opportunity Employer