Food Ingredient Buyer

Food Ingredient Buyer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Project Management certification/experience and Lean Six Sigma certification/experience preferred
• At least 3 years of professional purchasing and/or supply chain management experience
• Demonstrated high level purchasing skills and knowledge for high value and complex product lines
• Advanced MS Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); including pivot tables, charts and solver
• Able to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently, handle multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced business environment
• ERP system and demand management software experience preferred (X3 and SIA in particular)
• Ability to travel (domestic) as needed to attend trade shows and conduct supplier site visits (Rare-Occasional)
• Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as ability to take initiative, plan, and execute tasks independently. Has ability to communicate concerns and escalate decision making to appropriate level of the organization
• Can manage conflict across functional and corporate boundaries, effective problem solver
• Strong team-building skills, developing collaborative relationships internally and externally.