Factory Purchasing Representant

Factory Purchasing Representative

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI;
Brookings, SD;
Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, . #IWork For All For Good

• Monitor and enforce purchasing processes
• Coordinate purchasing activity between local teams/corporate
• Perform small local purchases below $
• Enter purchase requisition/orders into SAP
• Create/update SAP contracts
• Translate needs from different departments into purchase orders
• Collaborate with Master Data Administrators to set up new vendors/suppliers
• Generate reports for plant department heads regarding purchasing history
• Coordinate purchasing activity between plant departments and corporate purchasing departments
• Sign vendor contracts
• Coordinate and work with Engineering team on CAPEX projects
• Support implementation on cost savings and optimization initiatives
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
• Provide leadership for all food safety procedures
• Follow all environmental protocols
• Follow all sanitation procedures and work instructions

Requires 2 – 4 years of related work experience in purchasing. SAP knowledge preferred or related ERP type system. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Power Point). Experience working with cross-functional teams is required.

Competencies:

Must be organized and able to manage time well, handling multiple tasks and projects. Must have a positive attitude and strong work ethic; also, must be persuasive and diplomatic. Some college coursework in the purchasing field is a plus. Must demonstrate proficient data entry skills and possess excellent communication skills (written and verbal). High level of accuracy is required. Must be professional, courteous, detail oriented and very organized.

Performance Expectations:
Confidentiality, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed; ability to gain the trust and respect of management, coworkers; maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with other employees is essential to accomplish goals and objectives of the Department.

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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