Description:
Position Summary:
The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the acquisition of goods and services for Clementine’s Ice Cream. The primary goal is to ensure that the Clementine’s procures high-quality goods and services at the most competitive prices while adhering to proper processes, policies, and regulations.
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Full-Time
- Salaried
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Exempt
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Work location: Onsite
Key Responsibilities:
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Vendor Management: Research, evaluate and select vendors, manage vendor relationships.
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Negotiation & Contracts: Negotiate contract terms, pricing and service-level agreements
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Purchasing: acquire goods and services, including but not limited to supplies, raw materials and equipment for manufacturing and retail channels. Execute purchase orders, coordinate and track deliveries, ensure timeliness and accuracy
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Demand Forecasting: Manage raw material inventory levels, including forecasting needs based on production schedules
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Strategic Sourcing: Mitigate supply chain risks including identifying and setting up a secondary supplier program. Monitor and analyze purchasing and vendor data to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness. Identify cost-saving opportunities, monitor industry trends and develop sourcing strategies together with the CFO
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Compliance & Recordkeeping: Develop company procurement policies and enforce compliance
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Perform other tasks as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field required
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At least seven to ten years’ of buying experience
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Proven ability to negotiate
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Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and ERP software systems (Fishbowl Inventory experience is a plus)
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
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High attention to detail
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Strong organizational skills
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Ability to handle confidential information, integrity and trust is a must
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Capable of building relationships within all levels of the organization
