Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

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Regular Full Time SUMMIT, IL, US
ACH Food Companies, Inc. (ACH) is a prominent consumer packaged goods company. In North America, we market, sell, and manufacture a premier branded portfolio of cooking oils and baking ingredients and foodservice brands in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. S. division of Associated British Foods (ABF), a $20 billion-dollar global food business, we have the backing and resources of a major food company, which empowers us to deliver consistent innovation and sustained growth. Provide the site with the necessary items to operate daily; including orders for min/max stores related items, service providers, outside contractors, emergency purchases, and routine administrative while coordinating inventories to minimize investment, obsolescence and other costs.
Procure all non‑inventory items, MRO supplies, Capital Equipment, Maintenance and Service Contracts, Bulk Gases, Chemicals, and all outsourcing agreements.
Review inventory levels, adjust safety stocks and adjust min./levels to maintain adequate levels of supplies and materials.
Track costs associated with defective materials and charge back suppliers
Help establish purchasing polices and procedures
Coordinate local/town pick‑ups
Spot check inventory for proper storage and general condition
Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner, Reacts well under pressure, Follows through on commitments
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Word, Excel, Access, SAP, Heiler experience is a plus
or equivalent from two‑year College or technical school or 1‑2 years manufacturing buying experience in a plant environment is a plus.
Employees at ACH Food Companies, Inc. ACH offers a choice of two PPO medical plans with low deductibles and dental coverage. Vision and Life Insurance are provided at no charge. Employees can elect additional life insurance as well as participate in a 401(k) with a company matching contribution.
“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”