Procurement Specialist

Position Summary: The Procurement Specialist is responsible for the acquisition of goods and services for Clementine’s Ice Cream. The primary goal is to ensure that the Clementine’s procures high-quality goods and services at the most competitive prices while adhering to proper processes, policies, and regulations.

• Full-Time
• Exempt
• Work location:
  
  Onsite

• Vendor Management:
  Research, evaluate and select vendors, manage vendor relationships.
• Negotiation & Contracts:
  Negotiate contract terms, pricing and service-level agreements.
• Purchasing:
  Acquire goods and services, including but not limited to supplies, raw materials and equipment for manufacturing and retail channels. Execute purchase orders, coordinate and track deliveries, ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Demand Forecasting:
  Manage raw material inventory levels, including forecasting needs based on production schedules.
• Strategic Sourcing:
  Mitigate supply chain risks including identifying and setting up a secondary supplier program. Monitor and analyze purchasing and vendor data to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness. Identify cost-saving opportunities, monitor industry trends and develop sourcing strategies together with the CFO.
• Compliance & Recordkeeping:
  Develop company procurement policies and enforce compliance.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business or related field required.
• At least seven to ten years’ of buying experience.
• Proven ability to negotiate.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and ERP software systems (Fishbowl Inventory experience is a plus).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information, integrity and trust is a must.
• Capable of building relationships within all levels of the organization.