Senior Buyer - Food Manufacturer

Full Remote.Purveyor of 40+ premium, all-natural sweet and savory flavors, purees, concentrates, and blends, sold through distributors to foodservice, hospitality, manufacturers, and consumers.Responsibilities: Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the procurement operations, ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services.Source and qualify suppliers, negotiating and managing contracts. Evaluating supplier performance and implementing corrective actions. Manage inventory levels.Develop and implement procurement strategies, enforce procurement policies and procedures.Analyze market trends and pricing data to identify cost-saving opportunities.Implement and enforce procurement policies and proceduresVerify supplier invoices against purchase orders and track outstanding purchase orders and track inbound material orders to ensure materials arrive on schedule. Maintain procurement records, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, inventories and lot tracking. Prepare cost analysis of quotes to current cost of goodsQualifications: BA/BS.2+ experience as a Purchasing / Buying Specialist within the food & beverage industry.Strong understanding of the Food & Beverage industry and procurement practices, regulations, and supply chain procedures, and inventory policies and procedures.Skills: Analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, ability to identify innovative and cost-effective solutions.Ability to handle multiple projects, deadlines, and a fast pace and changing environment.Proficiency in MS Office software applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook). Proficient in using procurement software and tools, Navision is a plus.50% International and regional travel to supplier site visits and to confirm QA document requirements.Must have been vaccinated for Covid in 2020.Base Salary $80-85K. 100% company paid medical, dental, vision and Life insurance, EAP program, 401K, profit sharing approximately 12% annual, 11 paid Holidays, vacation.*Company conducts a background check, functionality test, and drug screen upon hiring.