
Sourcing Specialist
Bob's Red Mill
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Milwaukie • Oregon • United States
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Salary
💰 $32 - $38 per hour
Tech Stack
About the role
- Purchases ingredients and packaging to meet material requirements.
- Coordinates the timely receipt of raw materials to meet material requirements.
- Obtains and assesses quotes, presenting details of cost breakdown and possible courses of action to the Supply Chain Manager.
- Negotiates and places contracts for non-strategic items/packaging.
- Continuously reviews supply chain to ensure adequate and diverse supply of ingredients/packaging.
- Maintains vendor relationships.
- Ensures that all paperwork associated with in-bound purchase orders is correct and accurate.
- Works closely with the Receiving team to provide all required information.
- Resolves quality, delivery, cost, and supply issues with internal and external stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Adheres to SOP’s and recommends improvements.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures and operates all equipment in a safe and food-safe manner.
- Complies with Bob’s Red Mill food safety policies and procedures including adherence to FDA regulations, Safe Quality Food (SQF) Standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Responsible for reporting food safety and quality concerns to Supervisors and/or Department Manager.
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- 2 or more years of experience in buying or procurement
- Experience in using ERP systems in supply chain or manufacturing settings
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field
- Any combination of education and additional years of experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform assigned tasks.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k
- Profit Sharing Program
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program – counseling, legal issue support, financial guidance, and more.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Childcare Discounts
- And MORE!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
procurementsupply chain managementcontract negotiationcost analysisvendor managementfood safety compliancequality assuranceSOP adherenceGMPFDA regulations
Soft Skills
communicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsrelationship managementattention to detailtimelinesscollaborationadaptabilitynegotiationcritical thinking