Buyer

Silver Spring Foods, Inc.; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading food processing company in Eau Claire seeks a Buyer to maintain inventory and ensure quality standards. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years in purchasing within a manufacturing environment. This role offers competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) match, and tuition reimbursement. Join a supportive work culture that values career growth and flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing company.
• 5-7 years of experience in food processing or manufacturing capacity.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Ensure materials are available while maintaining quality standards.
• Support activities to ensure food safety and integrity.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of computer applications

Confidentiality

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations, Supply Chain Management or closely related field

Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field

Job description

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Silver Spring Foods, a premier employer in the Chippewa Valley has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer.

Silver Spring Foods is a 4 th generation family‑owned business in Eau Claire, WI that has grown to be the number one grower and processor of horseradish in the world. We provide farm‑to‑table mustards, sauces, and horseradish products to grocery stores, restaurants, and food service companies all over the country. Silver Spring is also a premier co‑packer for well‑known national and international brands who value our state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility, private label experience, and production capacity. Besides our great products, Silver Spring Foods is known for our great, inclusive, and appreciative work culture, opportunities for advancement, flexible work schedules, great compensation packages, and for being a nimble business that isn’t dragged down by lots of red tape.

We are seeking an individual who can maintain adequate inventory levels and who can ensure materials are available for operations while maintaining standards of quality in purchasing all materials as well as utilizing cost effective methods of delivery at all times. Will be responsible for supporting activities to ensure food safety, integrity, legality, quality, and authenticity.

Silver Spring Foods offers competitive wages along with a full benefit package, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, paid holidays, and a wellness reimbursement stipend; employees and their dependents on the medical plan get free access to a near‑site direct primary care clinic, tuition reimbursement program and much more!

Education / Experience

Required: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Operations, Supply Chain Management or closely related field and 2-4 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing company.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree or higher in Business Administration, Operations, Supply Chain Management or closely related field. 5-7 years of experience buying or purchasing in a food processing or manufacturing capacity.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with co‑workers (orally and written).
• Knowledgeable in computer applications and functions.
• Able to work with information, which requires maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Detail oriented.

Physical, Mental and Visual Skills

• Sitting, standing, walking, turning in chair, stooping and reaching for files.
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs.
• Answer and converse on the telephone.
• Read forms, computer printouts, and enter data on computer screen.
• Read numbers and do basic arithmetic calculations.
• Read and write English at high school level.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing