Buyer

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About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title Buyer

Job Summary: The Buyer is responsible for ensuring production has the necessary supplies needed to complete production schedules in a timely manner. The Buyer is also responsible for maintaining partnerships with suppliers and negotiating contracts with those suppliers.

Compensation Details: Depends on experience with minimum starting salary is $64,000

Job Responsibilities

• Review raw material planning reports for assigned supply category and determine if orders need to be placed or existing orders adjusted for supplies.
• Make necessary adjustments to systems to gain appropriate approvals and sent off to suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and make adjustments as necessary in order to make sure we have the right amount of inventory on hand, or on order, to meet production needs.
• Resolve invoicing issues.
• Partner with Research and Development with the sourcing of new supplies and/or new ingredients as needed.
• Review inventory positions and production plans of assigned categories.
• Make recommendations to the suppliers concerning order placement and/or order adjustments.
• Provide forecasts to the suppliers weekly.
• Provide documents/information to the quality department.
• Actively participate in the Commercialization Process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associate's Degree in related field or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience in supply chain is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Computer skills including Google Suite.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test and background screen.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our career site at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits