Job Category:Supply Chain & Logistics
Job Family:Sourcing
Job Description:
The Indirect Category Buyer is responsible for purchasing processes related to the acquisition of goods and indirect materials (MRO) needed to supply and support the entire operation. The position executes negotiations, receives quotes, and shares purchasing plans and options with stakeholder groups.
Role & Responsibilities:
- Analyze purchase requisitions for indirect materials (MRO), issue orders, define priorities and delivery times
- Implement and conduct procurement strategies for indirect categories (maintenance, consumables, project items, fixed assets, among others)
- Develop periodic supply contracts for items of constant consumption, achieving better commercial conditions, cost optimization, and superior quality of service
- Ensuring that all purchases are conducted in accordance with the Purchasing Policy, with appropriate documentation and processes
- Execute the quotation and negotiation process for all indirect material purchases
- Conduct market analysis and monitoring to ensure the execution of strategic sourcing
- Monitor and ensure on-time deliveries to prevent impact to day-to-day operations and project timelines
- Identify potential suppliers and conduct evaluations to ensure the selection of high-quality companies with competitive costs while meeting internal quality and supplier policy requirements
- Monitor the supplier's performance and anticipate any problems or concerns that may arise from cross-functional stakeholder groups
- Keep up to date with market trends and best practices in the sector to drive continuous improvement in processes
- Ensure compliance with relevant procurement policies, procedures and regulations;
- Take advantage of existing synergies in the purchasing area, with a view to reduce costs and optimize processes;
- Maintain an accurate register of current suppliers and service providers
Key Ingredients:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, or Engineering
- 3-5 years of indirect purchasing experience in a mid to large-sized manufacturing facility.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams
- Portuguese and English fluency required
- Knowledge of Power PI and Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of local and federal statutory requirements
- Strong negotiation skills
- Knowledge of TOTVs purchasing and materials module preferred
Top Skills
What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt.
Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do.
We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed.
At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards.
Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other.
We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners.
We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
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