Buyer

Sargento Foods

  • Plymouth, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
The Buyer will provide tactical support in the sourcing, purchasing and distribution of raw materials, goods, and services for all Sargento manufacturing facilities.Your Story.You will provide tactical support in the sourcing, purchasing and distribution of raw materials, goods, and services for all Sargento manufacturing facilities.Your Passion. Our Culture.At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you’re ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.Benefits that set us apart.
  • Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Work Week
  • Hybrid work schedule – Onsite Tuesday – Thursday with the option to work remotely Monday and Friday
  • Compressed work week – Option of ½ day Friday
  • Onsite Health & Wellness Center
  • Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Access to Employee Store
What You Do.Planning
  • Act as an agent for the company to procure materials, supplies and services at the most favorable cost and terms consistent with standards of quality, based on current or forecasted demand
  • Expedite outstanding purchase orders in accordance with production requirements and communicate with suppliers and/or internal partners
  • Communicate any changes in expected delivery date, quantity, or location to Supply Partners in a timely manner
  • Support and/or lead sourcing events to drive cost savings, as directed by supervisor
  • Provide guidance for disposal of surplus materials and defective materials, along with those managed via the discontinuation process
Management Support
  • With the cooperation of Supply Quality, R&D and Operations, follow up with suppliers in addressing material quality issues and implementing corrective action through the Quality Management system
  • Work with category leads and functional business owners in supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including: score carding, supplier relationship reviews and sensitive supplier lists; support RF(X) projects
  • Support and/or lead on-boarding and maintenance of vendors and materials to maximize the value of the relationship and to effect appropriate vendor involvement, improvement, and control
  • Provide sourcing support and cost optimization opportunities while working with Regulatory/Legal, Food Safety, and Supply Quality to ensure suppliers and materials meet the established quality standards
  • Participate, plan and organize supplier visits and extended trips by coordinating schedules between Sargento employees and suppliers
  • Represent Procurement at a variety of internal meetings. Follow up with appropriate procurement team members with updates and action items as needed
  • Driver’s License required. Must be able to travel up to 15% of time.
Your Education and Experience.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain or related business or technical field required.
  • Three to five years of relevant experience in Procurement, Logistics, or other related Supply Chain role.
Our Story.With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion, Sargento is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world’s first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at https://careers.sargento.com/us/en. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Sargento Foods