ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Vice-Presdent of Procurement - USA, the Procurement Buyer recommends and develops strategic purchasing initiatives in the assigned area. Responsibilities include forecasting internal customer needs, sourcing solutions, providing cost-benefit analysis, and leading the RFP processes, including results driven, contract negotiations. Serves as a liaison between vendors and internal customers, creating transparent, productive working relationships across the organization.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Manage the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting the agreement, reviewing, negotiating terms and prices, and approving and executing the final signed contract
- Manage the end-to-end strategic sourcing process including sourcing new vendors, data and market analysis, strategy development, pricing negotiations and contract review
- Develop long-term partnerships with world-class suppliers
- Perform cost benefit analysis and determine opportunities for savings
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to develop scope of work and bid documents for RFPs
- Continuously develop and optimize supplier relationships to gather information to source the best quality materials at the optimum price at proper lead-times to meet business requirements
- Generate reports and identify areas for cost containment/reductions to assigned functional areas
- Conduct day-to-day purchasing for multiple departments
- Maintain confidential company information and filing system for purchases and correspondence
- Other duties as assigned
WHAT YOU BRING
Minimum
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in procurement and buying experience, Supply Chain, or Finance related roles
- For Direct purchasing focus such as CapEx focus or Raw Materials focus to include at least two (2) years of experience of specifically in direct purchasing of raw materials, equipment, CapEx, components, or machinery, that are incorporated into manufacturing HARIBO product
- For Indirect purchasing focus the minimum of two (2) years total of procurement and buying experience remains, whether Indirect (services, non-manufacturing related goods, fleet, etc.) or any combination of the above
- Prior use of ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, or other ERP systems
- Experience with Microsoft Office – Word, Power Point, and Excel
Preferred
- For Direct purchasing focus such as CapEx focus or Raw Materials focus to include at least three (3) experience strongly preferred specifically in direct purchasing of raw materials, equipment, CapEx, components, or machinery, that are incorporated into manufacturing HARIBO product
- For Indirect purchasing focus, two (2) years total of procurement and buying experience remains, whether Indirect (services, non-manufacturing related goods, fleet, etc) or any combination of the above
- SAP experience strongly preferred, preferably the S4 Hanna Purchasing module
- Experience creating RFPs and sourcing new vendors
- Demonstrated negotiation skills
- Intermediate / Advanced Excel skills
- Ability to travel locally from Rosemont office to Pleasant Prairie factory, or vice-versa, occasionally.
- Ability to travel domestically and globally, if needed
Skills
- Demonstrated understanding of procurement trends and legal terms as they relate to purchasing contracts and framework agreements
- Strong time management skills and prioritization
- Strong communication – both verbal and written
- Internal customer service mindset
HARIBO of America, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. Employment at HARIBO of America, Inc. is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, including protected veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. HARIBO also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also HARIBO’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
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