Purchasing Specialist

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future.  Reser’s offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees.  Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be Employer of Choice.  As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees what to build a lasting career.  

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs – https://resers.com/careers/#benefits

 

Reser’s Fine Foods – Job Description

Title: Purchasing Specialist

Location: Corporate

Reports to: Manager, Inventory Planning

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 

Job Summary:

Under limited supervision, supports the Procurement team with contracts of specific categories.

Essential Position Functions: 

1.

Support commercialization and speed to market processes.

2.

Creates and manages item set up forms and systems for raw materials and packaging.

3.

Review and approves required documentation in FSQAR (Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory) system (including Certificates of Insurance, Non-Disclosure Agreements, etc)

4.

Arranges and tracks raw material and packaging samples to R&D and plants.

5.

Manages active item status in M3 MRP system.

6.

Places purchase orders with vendors for non-stock items (print plates, samples).

7.

Maintains quote and price files for raw materials and packaging.

8.

Composes general correspondence and written material to vendors.

9.

Generates and distributes monthly procurement   reports.

10.

Generates/maintains spreadsheets at Manager’s request.

11.

Enters contracts into software system.

12.

Communicates with plants and internal cross functional teams. 

13.

Supports team engagement activities including but not limited to: team recognition, holiday coordination and corporate event support.

14.

Performs special projects and other related duties, as assigned

 

Education and Experience:

• 2-4 years general office or accounting experience is required.

• High School Degree or equivalent required.  Some College is preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong PC skills are required.

• Strong analytical and excel skills are required.

• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheets.

• Multitasking

 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

• Office environment.

• Repetitive hand, wrist and finger activities.

• Business demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling 

 

 

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