Bakery Buyer Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

Bakery Buyer Boston Baking Inc. 101 Sprague Street, Hyde Park, MA 02136 BOSTON

BAKING IS GROWING!

We have an exciting opportunity to join our innovative, fun, high-energy team! Our team members are passionate about growth, process improvement, and making a positive difference in our work and each other’s lives. We are constantly striving to improve and better ourselves to support each other and our customers. If you have a growth mindset, are comfortable taking the lead and rallying others, and enjoy the production environment, then you are a great fit for our team. Who we are. Boston Baking is a family-owned business with 4 generations of baking experience. We are a solution driven commercial bakery propelled by our commitment to excellence and innovation. From our team members to our customers, our mission is to make everyday life more pleasurable. In alignment with our mission, vision, and values ( integrity, respect, excellence, teamwork, and caring ) we are dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services. Who you are. You’re inspired, passionate, self-motivated, and above all are excited for an opportunity to make a difference in the day-to-day operations of our team. You enjoy working with people, negotiating sales contracts, coordinating with other departments, working with numbers, coordinating deliveries, and analyzing data. You are motivated by supporting Teams to insure production runs smoothly as well as saving the company money while maintaining timely deliveries and quality products to operate smoothly. Responsibilities The Bakery Buyer position is responsible for developing and maintaining a positive relationship with our vendors and team members, negotiating with suppliers, monitoring purchase expenses, keeping accurate records, and supporting the smooth operating of the production. The bakery buyer will be responsible for fostering a culture of excellence in safety, accuracy, and efficiency. Essential Functions Sourcing suppliers based on price, availability, necessity, quality, and logistics Assessing vendors and their offerings with in-person visits, interviews and analysis to assess their quality. Collaborating with all departments to ensure that they fulfill all customer requests and orders. Ensure all product and process specification are in control and in compliance with SQF standards. Verify all production and inventory records are accurate. negotiating sales agreements and contracts in ways that benefit Boston Baking. Maintain and report Key Performance Indicator (KPI) standards (safety, quality, and productivity.) Coordinate with shipping, vendors, and receiving to ensure timely deliveries and oversee the integrity and quality of all delivered goods and services. Maintain meticulous records that are up do date and accurate. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall operations. Any other tasks assigned by the Operations Manager. Required Education and Experience Minimum 3 years purchasing and negotiating required. Knowledge of the baking industry preferred. Leadership experience and positive people skills required. Strong organization, prioritization, communication, analytical skills required. Strong computer and database application skills required. Skills in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals to generate production reports or data collection. Skills in setting priorities and ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Ability to

Commute:

Hyde Park, MA 02136 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Hyde Park, MA 02136: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person