Procurement Buyer - Raw Ingredients (CPG)

Connect Search, LLC
Rosemont, IL, United States
Full-time

SAP and Food & Beverage experience required

Position is Hybrid in Rosemont, IL 4 days per week on site

About the Role :

Sourcing and Supplier Management : Research and identify reliable suppliers for raw ingredients. Evaluate supplier capabilities, quality standards, and pricing.

Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers.

Negotiation and Cost Optimization : Negotiate purchase agreements to secure competitive prices. Monitor market trends and adjust sourcing strategies accordingly.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize costs.

Inventory Control and Demand Forecasting : Develop inventory controls to track ingredient demand. Anticipate fluctuations in demand and adjust procurement accordingly.

Ensure timely delivery of raw materials to meet production schedules.

Quality Assurance : Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure ingredient quality. Address any quality issues promptly and work with suppliers to resolve them.

Documentation and Reporting : Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and supplier performance. Generate reports on procurement activities and cost savings.

Qualifications :

  • 2-3+ years Raw Ingredients procurement experience
  • Prior Food & Beverage experience
  • SAP experience
  • Strong excel skills
  • 24 days ago
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