Junior Buyer
Company: SunOpta
Location: Allentown
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
SunOpta Overview:SunOpta Inc. is a leader in the plant-based
foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic
ingredient sourcing industries. SunOpta is focused on
sustainability and specializes in the sourcing, processing, and
packaging of organic, conventional, non-GMO food products.
SunOpta is looking for talented individuals that demonstrate our
most valued behaviors: Passion, Dedication, Speed,
Entrepreneurship, Customer-Centricity, and Problem-Solver, to help
create a brighter, healthier, and sustainable future of food!
Job Summary:Junior Buyer position is responsible for assisting with
operational procurement activities including securing availability
of raw materials, packaging material and ingredients for
production. The buyer will update product availability plans in
collaboration with internal and external suppliers and provide
updates to customer service and sales on expected supply. Essential
Functions of the Job: ---
Procurement of raw materials used by the plant.---
Prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices.---
Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to
company policy.---
Design, development and implementation of SOP's for
procurement.---
Proactive planning of demand and supply.---
Ensure adherence to corporate contracts and provide input to
suppler improvement programs.---
Work with Quality Control to refine quality and HACCP programs with
all key processors.---
Maintain historical sales volumes and provide input to sales
forecasting and with suppliers to secure supply.---
Follow company GMP's (Good manufacturing practices) and all other
quality programs.---
Responsible for ensuring work area is clean and organized.---
Strictly adhere to all safety policies.---
Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.---
Commitment to ensuring that the products produced meet all food
safety and quality requirements.---
All other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities:None
Minimum Qualifications:---
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.---
High School Diploma---
2 + years experience purchasing/receiving in a manufacturing
environment Experience using ERP systems is required. Preferred
Qualifications:---
Oracle experience Knowledge and Skills:Candidate must have strong
analytical skills, MS Excel skills, and knowledge of business
system and purchasing practices. High attention to detail and
strong follow-up skills are necessary. A solid working knowledge of
MS Word and PowerPoint software is needed. Excellent communication
skills and the ability to work cross functionally with various
internal departments, stakeholders and supplier partners are key
requirements. Must have capability to effectively manage
information and to communicate effectively with both internally and
externally. Must be able to effectively purchase 140+ unique
materials. Ability to use critical thinking to plan and
problem-solve. Additional Considerations:---
Very minimal travel may be necessary to various SunOpta locations
and for meetings or other job-related functions.:
Work Environment/Physical Demands:Approximately; 85% of work is
performed in an office environment. 15% of work may involve being
in the agricultural or manufacturing/plant floor environment.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time,
with or without notice. An Equal Opportunity EmployerEOE
M/W/VET/DISABLEDAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EOE
M/W/VET/DISABLED
Keywords: SunOpta, Bethlehem , Junior Buyer, Other , Allentown, Pennsylvania
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