Food Talent Network Hiring for Procurement Specialist at Maspeth, NY Full Time

Responsibilities:

• All aspects of ingredient sourcing including identifying potential supply partners based on quality, cost, reliability and customer service.
• Engage in contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers to drive competitive cost advantages, outcomes and results.
• Maintain and further develop outstanding relationships with both existing and new suppliers.
• Review and communicate pricing and supply concerns to Sales for new opportunities and update as needed in a timely manner.
• Effective collaboration with R & D, Sales, Quality, Logistics and Production.
• Assisting in the further development of best practices and processes in sourcing and purchasing strategies.
• Helping to implement and facilitate process improvements and standardization to existing purchasing processes and delivery systems.
• Identify raw material challenges and pinch points, and work to minimize their potential impact.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Supply Chain, Food Science or related field).
• 3+ years of experience in Food Ingredients buying experience.
• Excellent strategic thinking and negotiating skills
• Strong ability to interact with multidisciplinary team
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $80,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maspeth, NY 11378: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Buying: 4 years (Required)
• Food industry: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: One location