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 will play a crucial role in the expansion of a foreign food manufacturer's operations in the United States. This position involves managing procurement processes, inventory management, and logistics while ensuring adherence to budgetary constraints. The Purchasing Manager will collaborate with various teams to optimize supply chain operations and implement cost-effective strategies.

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
• 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 manage them, and supervise procurement personnel
• Formulate monthly, quarterly, and annual procurement plans and fund use plans

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
• 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

Benefits

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