OVERVIEW
Provide support to the Procurement team by verifying specifications and price, processing and prioritizing requisitions, and monitoring and expediting orders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Purchasing Agents with preparation of purchasing documents including RFQs, quote comparisons, spreadsheet analysis, requisitions and reports.
- Research and evaluate vendors based on price, quality and performance
- Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and in the event of problems trace shipments and follow up undelivered goods.
- Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.
- Participates in and supports Quality Assurance and Food Safety Initiatives
- Provides Purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends
- Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing schedules that facilitate employee access to supplies.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree in business or related field preferred.
- Manufacturing Quality Methods and Procedures
- Vendor Relationships
- Customer Service
- Supply cost accounting, budgeting
- Relevant experience working in the food processing industry (preferred)
Skills and Knowledge
- Proficient using PC, via keyboard/mouse, and various software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and ADP).
- Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity and privacy of confidential information.
- Ability to work well under pressure and quickly assess and respond appropriately to questions.
- Ability to adapt to change and learn quickly.
- Good organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to comprehend and comply with GMP rules and Food Safety guidelines.
- Ability to work as contributing member within the team.
It is PFI’s policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees. Our policy is to select the person who is best qualified for each position in our Company. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, , age, national origin, orientation and gender identity, ancestry, height, weight, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other category protected by applicable laws with regard to
any terms or conditions of employment.
