Buyer / Ingredients

Buyer / Ingredients

• Boston, MA
• Direct Hire
• Job ID : FL160-2734561

SUMMARY

The Raw Ingredient Buyer will be responsible for inventory management and purchasing of raw materials that go into the production of finished goods for their designated manufacturing facility.

The ability to multi task along with excellent planning, organizational and math skills is essential . He / she must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. The buyer candidate should have experience negotiating material contracts with knowledge of food commodity buying a plus. The individual should have excellent problem solving and solid business decision making expertise . Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross functionally with outside suppliers as well as company internal customers is required. The ability to coach and mentor his / her direct reports is imperative . A general interest and / or experience in food related areas is a plus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Education and / or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; with a concentration in business or math a plus; or three to five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.