Purchasing Manager

$82,000 - $98,000/Yr

Synear Foods USA - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Purchasing Manager at Synear Foods USA will play a crucial role in managing the procurement processes, inventory management, and logistics for production within a controlled budget. This position is essential for building the business in Los Angeles, California, and requires a strategic approach to sourcing materials and negotiating with suppliers to ensure a reliable and cost-effective supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Assist in negotiating prices and contracts with suppliers, and evaluate performance of suppliers
• Perform value analysis of alternative products, suppliers, etc.
• Assist in developing tools and reports for decision making on products planned to be purchased
• Assist in supply chain audits, and periodic and special inventory cycle counts
• Reconcile reports and address any process-related concerns with solutions
• Define and create department standard operating procedures (SOPs) in planning, procurement, and logistics, and train first line team members
• Analyze market trends and implement new processes that reduce cost and risk and ensure a quality, reliable, and safe supply chain to achieve a goal of lean manufacturing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement supply chain roadmaps and timelines in alignment with company goals
• Assist in overseeing hiring, training, coaching, and disciplinary actions of department staff and/or contract staff
• Improve the management system, process, and norms of the procurement department
• Expand supply channels, analyze and properly manage them, and supervise procurement personnel to implement the principle of shopping around while ensuring normal operation
• Formulate monthly, quarterly, and annual procurement plans and fund use plans according to the company's development needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred, Master's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain management, process improvement, project management, and strategic planning in the food manufacturing industry
• Knowledge and understanding of accounting systems, financial analysis, budgeting, and inventory processes
• Excellent interpersonal, organization, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with computer skills, including MS Office Suite, Google Applications, and ERP systems, SAP preferred
• Ability to motivate, coach, train, reward, and recognize employees
• High level of cost awareness and quality awareness with corresponding financial knowledge and ability to perform cost accounting
• Familiar with procurement processes, supplier evaluation and assessment, and relevant quality system standards
• Good organization and coordination skills within and across departments, good business negotiation, interpersonal communication skills, and team management skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the food manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles
• Experience with SAP ERP systems

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching