Organic Procurement Specialist

Eden Foods; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Foods in Clinton Township, MI seeks a Purchasing Agent/Buyer to manage supplier relationships and ensure a steady supply of authentic, organic items. Some travel is required; strong analytical and computer skills are essential.

You will issue detailed POs, maintain PID and Eden Specification Sheets, monitor inventory, negotiate terms, and collaborate with Operations and Sales to optimize costs and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities required.
• Strong interpersonal and factual communication with vendors and colleagues.
• Effective and efficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Open to learning Eden Foods' business and product/vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and source suppliers, negotiating prices and terms to meet annual supply needs.
• Farm and vendor visits require occasional overnight travel.
• Interface with Purchasing Department and other departments as needed.
• Maintain updated data in the Product Information Database (PID).
• Create and maintain Eden Specification Sheets for items purchased.
• Issue detailed and accurate purchase orders (P.O.s) and track status for on-time delivery.
• Maintain intelligent inventory levels and coordinate with Operations.
• Negotiate favorable terms and manage contract data with suppliers.
• Maintain landed cost data and identify opportunities for cost reductions.
• Ensure purchased goods meet Eden Foods' quality standards.
• Track P.O.s and prepare supplier performance reports.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Communication

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Tools

PID system

Job description

Eden Foods in Clinton Township, MI seeks a Purchasing Agent/Buyer to manage supplier relationships and ensure a steady supply of authentic, organic items. Some travel is required; strong analytical and computer skills are essential.

You will issue detailed POs, maintain PID and Eden Specification Sheets, monitor inventory, negotiate terms, and collaborate with Operations and Sales to optimize costs and on-time delivery.