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Responsibilities:

• Assisting the buyer with the selection of cost-effective ingredients and packaging.
• Writing, placing and tracking purchase orders for ingredients, packaging, and plant supplies for both daily production and special projects.
• Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price.
• Planning, monitoring, and managing various inventories and coordinate with other departments and vendors for timely delivery.
• Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long-term relationships.
• Researching new suppliers and making recommendations to the buyer.
• Initiating and managing Request for Quotes from suppliers for various manufacturing projects.
• Maintaining accurate and up to date vendor, purchasing, and inventory records.
• Preparing budgets and forecasting purchasing trends using data from sales and production departments.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, or related field required
• 3+ years of related experience required
• Previous experience in the manufacturing industry a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office similar software

Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance (First of month after 30 days of completion)
• 401K (After one year)
• Paid Time Off (After 6 months)
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays.