At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.
We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.
Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.
By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet .
If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !
Solina USA is currently in need of a Buyer .
The Buyer is responsible for procurement of: ingredients/raw materials, packaging, and operating supplies. The Buyer is also responsible for following established procurement policies and guidelines, managing supplier relationships, accurate pricing, on time deliveries, and terms in accordance with all agreements and policies. The Buyer reviews, prepares, and analyzes data necessary to maintain accurate material orders and inventory levels. The Buyer is the primary business contact for suppliers of responsibility and is an active participant in new Sales project rollouts and alternate supplier approvals.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Raw material, packaging, and supplies replenishment in accordance with company procurement and inventory management practices.
- Actively collaborates with internal Stakeholders - Business Development/Sales, Quality Assurance, Operations/Supply Chain, R&D, Planning, Transportation, and Warehousing.
- Issues purchase orders; coordinates the delivery of raw materials to meet scheduled delivery dates or expedited production, follows up, as necessary.
- Reviews the Re-Order Reports daily, as well as other system tools to identify materials required for purchase.
- Maintains inventory levels in accordance with business accepted practices and assists with inventory dispositions.
- Maintains accurate purchasing records including accurate supplier pricing, supplier lead times, minimum order quantities, freight rates, material set up, supplier contact information, and standard costs.
- Manages supplier administrative functions, including the addition or removal of supplier activation in the system.
- Assists with developing new supplier relationships and cultivating existing ones
- Identifies and communicates “unique” material risks and potential “obsolete” materials.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement/purchasing role
- Food industry experience required
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred, however, the equivalent combination of education and procurement experience is sufficient.
- Must have solid understanding of production planning within an ERP/MRP system.
- P.M., A.P.P or APICS certification, is beneficial.
- Proven achievements with cost savings, supply chain efficiencies, supplier management, and category management.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access). Advanced Excel, (pivot tables, formulas, charts/graphs)
- Ability to conduct successful negotiations and resolve conflict leading to positive outcomes.
The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $80,000 annual base pay plus target bonus.
We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment
