Purchasing Agent

Red Gold, Inc.; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

Parental leave

Disability benefits

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Red Gold, Inc. in Indiana seeks a procurement professional to manage purchasing, sourcing, and supplier negotiations for multiple facilities. You will plan needs, drive cost improvements, and coordinate with Sales, Plants and Finance.

Key duties include co-pack support, material requirements forecasting, audits for waste/compliance, and supporting product launches and packaging revisions. The ideal candidate holds a 4-year degree in Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field, with 3–5

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 3 years Purchasing experience (if degreed)
• 5 years Purchasing experience if no degree
• Accounting experience/background beneficial

Responsibilities

• Purchasing, negotiations, and sourcing activities
• Follow-Up - communication with vendors and internal teams
• Co-Pack responsibilities and planning activities
• Usage reconciliation and cost control
• Product launches and packaging revisions support
• Forecasting materials requirements for facilities
• Special projects and new material trials
• Paperwork and internal/external reporting

Skills

Negotiations

Sourcing

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical

Strong work ethic

Computer proficient

Education

4-year degree in Economics

4-year degree in Accounting

4-year degree in Business

Related field

Job description

What You\'ll Do:

Vendor Relations

• Purchasing


• Negotiations


• Sourcing


• Follow-Up - Communication


• Co-Pack responsibilities


• Planning


• Usage Reconciliation

Auditing & Compliance

• Monthly, in-person waste/recycling stream audits


• Communicate across all levels of the organization


• Recommend corrective actions, as needed

Fresh Pack Preparation

• Pre-Pack planning


• Fresh Pack support


• Wrap-up activities

Product Launches & Packaging Revisions

• Artwork Review & Approval


• Plant support

Forecasting Materials Requirements

• Determine needs for each facility


• Direct release of materials through Materials Managers

Special Projects

• New material trials


• Factory Outlet bulk container support


• New & Changing

Paperwork & Communication

• Internal among Sales, Plants, etc.


• Internal & External Reports


• Coordinate & Distribute Information

Assist in Maintenance of Cost, P.O.s, and Invoices

• Standard Cost Accuracy


• O. Accuracy


• Invoice Approval

Requirements for Success:

Education & Experience

• 4-year degree in any of the following: Economics, Accounting, Business, Or any related field


• 3 years Purchasing experience (if degreed)


• 5 years Purchasing experience if no degree


• Accounting experience/background beneficial

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Computer proficient


• Good Math Skills


• Excellent communication skills


• Detail oriented


• Strong work ethic


• Analytical


• High Energy Level

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standing


• The employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipment


• The employee in this position must be able to regularly walk


• The employees must be able to use hands to handle and feel


• The employee must be able to reach with both hands and arms


• The employee must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distances


• The employee must be able to converse or convey with other individuals


• The employee may occasionally be required to crouch


• The employee may occasionally lift/carry items as heavy as 25 pounds

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct: None

Indirect: None

Benefits of joining the Red Gold Family:

• Medical premiums as low as $20.89/week


• Paid parental leave time off work


• Employer-paid disability benefits


• 401(k) matching up to 7%


• Free counselling through the Employee Assistance Program


• Employer-paid life insurance


• So much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.