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G.A. Food Service, Inc.

Senior Buyer

G.A. Food Service, Inc., St. Petersburg, Florida, United States, 33739


G.A. Food Service, Inc. Senior Buyer Saint Petersburg, Florida Apply Now

Must have the following in order to apply:High School Diploma or equivalentThree (3) to five (5) years of experience in supply chainPreferred Qualifications:Supply chain certificationsExperience using modern MRP/ERP systemMicrosoft Dynamics NAVComputer Skills: Microsoft ExcelRequired Screenings:

Will be discussed with applicant; Drug Free Workplace.Job Description:

The company is currently seeking a Senior Buyer for their St. Petersburg location. The Senior Buyer will be responsible for planning, buying, and tracking raw materials, supplies, and packaging goods for food manufacturing to meet production demands/inventory levels for a multi-state company. They will participate with the R&D team and maintain vendor relations. The Senior Buyer must plan, organize, and prioritize daily tasks where judgment must be made regarding completing demands on time. Must utilize in-house custom-built MRP and inventory data tools to schedule, analyze, and buy goods.Senior Buyer Functions:Entering and managing dozens of purchase orders for raw materials, supplies, and packagingPlan, schedule, order, and track product using tools, reports, and systemsCreate and use dashboard reporting to monitor and analyze procurement statusMonitor production schedules to ensure required materials are on handWork with production planning, inventory control, unit managers, and accountingExpedite materials and source substitutes to avoid product shortages, as neededResponsible for monitoring the disposition of obsolete materialsHandle supplier returns for rejected products and help resolve supplier's quality issuesComplete vendor or product analysis when sourcing new products or looking for alternativesPartner with R&D team on product development initiatives that require support from procurementTroubleshoot problems and assist others in solving supply chain issues or inefficienciesTrack purchase price variances by productSpecial projects as neededWork Environment:

Will be discussed with applicant.Hiring Process:

Apply via company website.Days and Hours:

Full Time position; Complete work schedule will be discussed with applicant.Pay:

Depends on experience.Drug-Free Work Place / Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

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