Indirect Buyer

Job Description

Job Description

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

This role is 100% on-site at our Manufacturing Plant / Distribution Center.

SUMMARY

The Indirect Buyer is responsible for purchasing Indirect equipment, goods, and services utilized by Heartland’s plant and corporate office. With visibility to approved purchase requisitions in the PO conversion process, the Indirect Buyer confirms requests are utilizing preferred, competitive sources and otherwise conform with Heartland’s policies and procedures, escalating where needed. Working with suppliers and internal Heartland stakeholders, the Indirect Buyer ensures purchased items meet organizational needs. Knowledgeable about the procure to pay process, the Indirect Buyer has a strong command of Heartland’s MRP system and resolves delivery timing issues and invoice price variances. Lastly, the Indirect Buyer maintains the cleanliness of PO and inventoried material data and maintains key supplier documents including effective copies of contractor Certificates of Insurance.

STRATEGIC SOURCING AT HEARTLAND FOOD PRODUCTS GROUP

Heartland Food Products Group is a dynamic, fast-growing organization committed to positively impacting the world. We are passionate about building brands and fostering a results-driven culture that provides opportunities to learn and develop your career rapidly. Heartland Food Products Group makes SPLENDA® Brand Sweeteners and many other brands and product lines. Heartland’s Strategic Sourcing team fuels Heartland’s growth by cultivating strategic alliances with our manufacturing team and key supply partners, while delivering exceptional service, premium quality, and market-leading, competitively priced solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure Supply

• Research potential suppliers, establish and maintain strong relationships, and monitor performance on basis of quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Process purchase orders for a wide range of indirect goods and services, including maintenance, repair, and operating supplies.
• Secure the best possible prices and terms including discounts and rebates from suppliers.
• Participate in cost-saving initiatives and implement strategies to reduce expenses.
• Work with internal departments including Facilities, Engineering, and Operations to support each department’s procurement needs.
• Enter goods receipts (GRN) for equipment and services in Megamation and Heartland’s ERP system as equipment is received or services are completed.
• Foster and maintain productive and positive working relationships with suppliers.

Process Support

Issue Resolution

Data Governance

QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES