Supply Chain Buyer

_Tulkoff Food Products proudly manufactures condiments, specialty sauces and ingredients for customers throughout North America.
_ *Air-conditioned production environment, very limited weekend work, limited overtime work, 10 holidays and 1 floating holiday per year.
* The primary role of the Supply Chain Buyer is to work in conjunction with the Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement operations for the organization.
*Primary Responsibilities*: The duties for this position include but are not limited to the following: * Manage, source and purchase all ingredients and packaging materials for TFP East, including kosher and/or organic ingredients as necessary.
* Organize and manage supplier accounts.
* Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities.
* Continually compare and source new materials and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
* Monitor and purchase sufficient supplies without creating excess inventory.
* Work closely with R&D Manager to source new ingredients and packaging.
* Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review and authorize requisitions.
* Actively monitor excess, obsolete and expired ingredient and packaging stock.
* Issue receiving tickets and receive inventories into ERP software.
* Maintain appropriate re-order levels and work closely with Inventory Control to ensure accuracy.
* Work closely with operations to assure food safety and security.
* Direct supervision of the Inventory Control Technician.
*Qualifications* To be eligible for this position, candidates should meet the following requirements: * High School Diploma, some college preferred * Five years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment * Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc.
) * Ability to make decisions and handle difficult situations with multiple parties * Strong negotiation, organization and communication skills Benefits: _Tulkoff Food Products is a family-owned business offering a generous benefit package that includes employer paid life insurance, 401k package with matching contributions, great work/life balance, paid time off, employer paid life insurance, monthly staff lunch, and other voluntary benefits.
_ Job Type: Full-time Pay: $55,000.
00 - $60,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Experience: * Purchasing: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person