Eden Foods, Inc.
Purchasing Agent/Procurement Technician/Buyer
il y a 17 jours
Charter Township of Clinton
Job Description Eden Foods - Clinton, Mich. (Lenawee Co.) seeks reliable, competent Purchasing Dept. professional. Some travel. Accuracy, computer skill, and an eagerness to learn are essential. Buyer and supplier relationship development role. Good work, good mission. Email resume to More information at Job Description Purchasing Department Position: Purchasing Agent/Procurement Technician/Buyer Reports to: Purchasing Manager Position Objective Eden Foods is looking for a Purchasing Department team member to manage supplier relationships and help facilitate the efficient supply of authentic, natural, and organic items for its customers. The primary goal is to make rational decisions to maintain proper inventory levels through healthy relations on the supply side while integrating these processes efficiently into the company’s business systems. Key Responsibilities – Source and Supplier Management Identify, evaluate, and source suppliers, negotiating prices and terms to meet annual supply needs. Farm and vendor visits require occasional overnight travel. Interface personally and through business systems with Purchasing Department members and other company Department personnel as necessary. Product Information Database – Maintain updated and accurate data in the Product Information Database (PID). As facts are acquired concerning farms, foods, and packaging, insert them succinctly (zero fluff facts) into the PID for access by other company Departments and company personnel who must interface with the public (example Marketing & Sales) and agencies that have jurisdiction over aspects of Eden Foods. Product Specification – Acquire facts and data necessary to create and maintain on file in the Purchasing Department current, up-to-date Eden Specification Sheets for items purchased on the company’s behalf. Acquiring supplier spec. sheets is helpful in completing this necessity and learning about the supplier’s and industry’s perspective on what is usually included on a spec. sheet for a given item. P.O. Processing & Management – Issue detailed and accurate purchase orders (P.O.s). Maintain knowledge about the order status to ensure the best on-time delivery to Eden Foods. Inventory Management – Maintain intelligent inventory levels, conservatively maximize inventory turns, and identify potential shortages or overstocking. Work and communicate with Operations / Inventory Management ensuring that they are in-the-loop for goods routed to them. Negotiation and Contract Management– Negotiating favorable terms and prices with Eden suppliers. Manage contract data and necessary/courteous communications with our suppliers. Maintain details and paperwork related to supplier contracts with Eden Foods. Cost Analysis and Savings – Maintain data necessary for accurate landed cost of goods purchased. Remain aware of industry and item market prices to ensure Eden Foods receives competitive pricing from suppliers. Identify opportunities for cost reductions and recommend best practices for business systems and purchased-goods handling. Quality Control – Ensure that purchased goods and services meet Eden Foods’ quality standards, specifications, and requirements. Reporting and Analysis – Track P.O.s. Prepare reports on supplier performance. Be knowledgeable about purchasing trends and Sales Department projections. Essential Skills: · Analytical and problem-solving. · Strong interpersonal and factual communication skills are essential for interacting with vendors and colleagues. · Effective and efficient verbal and written communication skills. · An openness to learning Eden Foods’ business and having full command of your products and vendor relationships. Clean, authentic organic food is a core responsibility at Eden. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive or a complete explanation of duties. Employees are required to perform duties as assigned by their supervisor or management. Eden reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed. Job descriptions do not constitute or imply an employment contract. Company DescriptionEden is the oldest natural and organic food company in North America and the largest independent manufacturer of dry grocery organic foods. We are deeply rooted in Michigan about twenty miles southwest of Ann Arbor. It is here we manage grower relations, manufacturing, trucking, quality control, customer and retailer services, marketing, import/export, accounting, databases and websites. Over 95% of EDEN foods are sold in natural food stores, co-ops, and supermarkets via traditional natural and grocery distribution channels. Web site, employee, and wholesale sales make up the remainder. All EDEN food moves through one of our warehouses in either southeast Michigan or central California. Eden Foods Goals 1. To provide the highest quality life supporting food and accurate information about them, their uses, and benefits., 2. To maintain a healthy, respectful, challenging, and rewarding environment for employees., 3. To cultivate sound relationships with other organizations and individuals who are like minded and involved in like pursuits., 4. To cultivate adaptability to change in economic, social, and environmental conditions, to allow Eden the opportunity to survive long-term., 5. To have a strong, positive impact on farming practices and food processing techniques used throughout the world., 6. To contribute to peaceful evolution on Earth. Eden Foods is a principled natural food company and developing organization. Quality people of good character is what keeps us going and growing. We seek to contribute to the realization of a better world. Eden Foods is an excellent career opportunity.Eden is the oldest natural and organic food company in North America and the largest independent manufacturer of dry grocery organic foods. We are deeply rooted in Michigan about twenty miles southwest of Ann Arbor. It is here we manage grower relations, manufacturing, trucking, quality control, customer and retailer services, marketing, import/export, accounting, databases and websites.\r\n\r\nOver 95% of EDEN foods are sold in natural food stores, co-ops, and supermarkets via traditional natural and grocery distribution channels. Web site, employee, and wholesale sales make up the remainder.\r\n\r\nAll EDEN food moves through one of our warehouses in either southeast Michigan or central California.\r\n\r\nEden Foods Goals\r\n1. To provide the highest quality life supporting food and accurate information about them, their uses, and benefits.\r\n2. To maintain a healthy, respectful, challenging, and rewarding environment for employees.\r\n3. To cultivate sound relationships with other organizations and individuals who are like minded and involved in like pursuits.\r\n4. To cultivate adaptability to change in economic, social, and environmental conditions, to allow Eden the opportunity to survive long-term.\r\n5. To have a strong, positive impact on farming practices and food processing techniques used throughout the world.\r\n6. To contribute to peaceful evolution on Earth.\r\n\r\nEden Foods is a principled natural food company and developing organization. Quality people of good character is what keeps us going and growing. We seek to contribute to the realization of a better world. Eden Foods is an excellent career opportunity.