Procurement Agent Packaging Materials

Spangler Candy - Bryan, OH

Full-time

Bryan, OH

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Supply Chain Department at Spangler Candy Company is seeking a full-time employee responsible for managing purchasing processes, ensuring compliance with management objectives and departmental policies. This role involves procuring packaging and miscellaneous supplies, negotiating with suppliers, and maintaining food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned purchasing processes to align with management objectives and department policies.
• Act as an agent for the company to procure packaging and miscellaneous supplies.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and terms with suppliers for materials that meet food safety and quality standards.
• Support the organization's food safety and quality plans to comply with regulatory requirements and customer standards.
• Report any food safety and quality issues to supervision immediately.
• Promote and maintain good business relationships with suppliers.
• Investigate and recommend regular and alternate sources of supply.
• Contact suppliers to expedite delivery, correct invoice errors, negotiate scrap credits/adjustments, and obtain satisfactory arrangements.
• Coordinate purchases with the Production Scheduling Manager and Product Development to ensure necessary supplies are available.
• Perform cycle counts of packaging and miscellaneous factory supplies as required.
• Prepare accurate purchase orders and other purchasing documents as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Procurement Manager and Director - Food Safety and Procurement.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and perform mathematical calculations.
• Good vision, color vision, hearing, speaking ability, and finger dexterity.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, reach, pull, and lift/carry up to approximately 50 lbs.
• Minimum of High School education with knowledge of general production quality procedures.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Good attendance record.