Strategic Purchasing Specialist: Procurement & Negotiation

Quirch Foods, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug

401K savings plan

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

Quirch Foods, LLC in Clackamas, Oregon is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage non-food acquisitions, review requisitions, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency. You will test product quality, compare options, and prepare orders.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, Microsoft Office proficiency, and experience in poultry, beef, seafood, or dairy procurement. A degree in purchasing or related field is preferred, with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifikationen

• 3-5 years purchasing experience in poultry, beef, seafood, or dairy.
• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred or certification/licensing in purchasing and inventory management.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Excellent organization skills.

Aufgaben

• Reviews requisitions and confers with vendors to obtain price, availability, and delivery schedules.
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• Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.
• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price.
• Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid.
• Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maintains procurement records of items bought, costs, delivery, quality, and inventories.
• Discusses defective goods with inspection or quality control to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• May approve invoices for payment.
• May expedite delivery of goods to users.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Vendor management

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Ausbildung

Purchasing degree

Jobbeschreibung

Quirch Foods, LLC in Clackamas, Oregon is seeking a Purchasing Specialist to manage non-food acquisitions, review requisitions, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and cost efficiency. You will test product quality, compare options, and prepare orders.

The role emphasizes strong negotiation, Microsoft Office proficiency, and experience in poultry, beef, seafood, or dairy procurement. A degree in purchasing or related field is preferred, with 3-5 years of relevant experience.