• Work with vendors on the procuring of materials and ingredients needed for the day-to-day operations.
• Negotiate best price for highest quality.
• Keeps abreast of significant trends and changes in suppliers, goods, and prices to capitalize on opportunities and/or protect company positions.
• Using existing reports to order materials to manage acceptable inventory levels. 
• Incorporates product quality specifications into all purchase orders to support high company quality standards.
• Research alternative solutions [when applicable] and secure product, merchandise, and services at cost quality, and delivery at competitive levels consistent with American Spoon policy and performance standards.
• Manage procurement/buying documentation, review for accuracy, and resolve discrepancies: purchase orders, passing/confirmations, bill of lading (BOL), invoices, and inspections.
• Assure prompt execution of product and services sourcing activities.

• Manage inventory on assigned materials, ingredients for best in-stock levels.
• Knowledge of workflow as related to supply chain management.
• Monitor returns to assure all documentation and credits are complete.

• Assists Accounting Manager to reconcile invoices.
• Perform monthly accrual updates of supplier rebates and freight expense, and partner with Accounting Manager to ensure     prompt rebate payment from suppliers
• Recommend business and cost improvement strategies. Oversee tracking and reporting of savings projects related to procurement, and suppliers.
• Resolve issues with vendors in a quick and prompt manner.
• Informs vendors/ suppliers of unacceptable goods and services and collaborates with vendor to decide course of action for unacceptable goods.

• Collaborate with Department Managers to remain consistent with facilities’ needs as related to production, quality, transportation, and warehouse operations incoming and outgoing. 
• Will research and develop alternative vendors [when applicable] and provide Department managers with cost analysis. Communicate supply chain information to other departments and management.
• Prioritize and plan activities and use time efficiently to complete work on time.
• Find and resolve problems promptly by gathering and analyzing information skillfully.
• Build positive, professional, long-term relationships with vendors.
• Performs other duties as assigned and take part on project teams when needed.
• Maintains high confidentiality in daily operations, especially to safeguard pricing, sales, and purchase information. 

Essential Qualifications

Excellent negotiations skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to reason; create and implement alternatives

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Education and/or Experience

Minimum 1 year experience in a purchasing/buyer/procurement capacity

Knowledgeable in distribution, materials, operations, and traffic operations 

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Paid holidays & vacation time. Generous employee discount. Cost share Medical, Dental and Vision. 

TO APPLY, SEND RESUME & CONTACT INFORMATION TO dfelton@spoon.com