Posted: 22-May-23
Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Type: Full Time
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Preferred Education:
Our purpose is unlocking the potential of people, nature, and science to nourish the world. We consistently incorporate social and environmental impact into decision making given its importance to the success and profitability to our business.
At Kalsec, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment by embracing the wisdom and strengths that diversity brings.
Job Summary:
Responsible for sourcing raw materials and supporting Procurement initiatives. Incumbent will be responsible for maintaining optimal levels of highest quality inventories at lowest total cost. The position will identify potential total cost and quality improvement opportunities. The position will evaluate potential new suppliers as well as current suppliers to ensure quality compliance.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Buyer may execute all Purchasing functions (inventory management, negotiation with suppliers, schedule and track shipments, and various other activities) for various Food Protection raw materials
- Buyer may execute all Purchasing functions (inventory management, negotiation with suppliers, schedule and track shipments, and various other activities) for various Essential Oil Items
- Execute all Purchasing functions (inventory management, negotiation with suppliers, schedule and track shipments, and various other activities) for other raw materials
- Buyer may execute all Purchasing functions (inventory management, negotiation with suppliers, schedule and track shipments, and various other activities) for various raw materials and packaging for Kalsec global locations
- Buyer will process incoming raw material samples so they can be evaluated
- Buyer will maintain ERP inventory control settings for assigned materials
- Ensure supplier compliance with Kalsec Quality and Procurement requirements including collection of require documentation
- Address and respond to supplier performance issues.
- Report current and forecasted future market conditions for assigned items
- Identify and implement cost and process improvement initiatives
- Identify new suppliers and geographies then drive qualification process
- Travel as needed to ensure supplier compliance as well as worldwide supply conditions.
- Back up other Procurement roles
- Assist Director of Procurement in various projects
Education/Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years relevant Procurement experience
- Solid understanding of negotiation practices
Desired:
- College degree in relevant field such as Supply Chain Management
- Procurement experience in the food industry
- ERP experience
