Strategic Procurement Buyer – Indirect & Direct

HARIBO of America, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health insurance premiums

Generous HSA contribution

11 paid holidays + PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HARIBO of America, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Buyer to join our on-site team in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

You will oversee sourcing and purchasing for indirect services and direct raw materials, including packaging and manufacturing equipment, across HARIBO’s factory and corporate functions. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in procurement, experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Blue Yonder), and the ability to travel domestically as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2+ years in procurement/buying, including vendor sourcing, cost analysis and lead times.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Blue Yonder.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract lifecycle for assigned procurement area, including drafting and negotiation.
• Source and purchase for indirect and direct procurement for HARIBO of America.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses and identify savings opportunities.
• Optimize supplier relationships and maintain appropriate lead times.
• Handle day-to-day purchasing across departments.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Customer service mindset

Procurement trends & contract terms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Blue Yonder

Job description

HARIBO of America, Inc. is seeking a Procurement Buyer to join our on-site team in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

You will oversee sourcing and purchasing for indirect services and direct raw materials, including packaging and manufacturing equipment, across HARIBO’s factory and corporate functions. The ideal candidate has 2+ years in procurement, experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Blue Yonder), and the ability to travel domestically as needed.