Purchasing Agent

Red Gold; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums as low as $20.89/week

Parental leave time off

Disability benefits

401(k) matching up to 7%

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Job summary

Red Gold is seeking a procurement professional in Indiana to manage vendor relations, purchasing, and negotiations. The role covers sourcing, planning, and coordinating cost data, P.O.s, and invoices to support manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities include product launches, packaging revisions, and material forecasting, with exposure to audits, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration across Sales and Plants. Strong math, communication, and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting, Business or related field.
• 3 years purchasing experience if degreed; 5 years if no degree.
• Accounting experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Vendor relations and negotiations to secure favorable terms.
• Purchasing, sourcing, and co-pack responsibilities.
• Planning, forecasting materials needs, and material release.
• Maintain cost data, P.O.s, and invoice accuracy.
• Assist in product launches, packaging revisions, and labeling reviews.
• Internal and external reporting and cross-functional communication.
• Support audits, compliance, and supplier performance.
• Special projects and new material trials.

Skills

Computer proficient

Good Math Skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Strong work ethic

Analytical

High energy level

Education

4-year degree in Economics or Accounting or Business

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!

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