Buyer

Buyer 3.0 3.0 out of 5 stars 2501 Henkle Dr, Lebanon, OH 45036 Full-time Mane USA 33 reviews Full-time MANE is a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor and Fragrance. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people's daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, " We capture what moves ". We are seeking an experienced Buyer for our Lebanon, Ohio Development Center who is accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment to manage the direct buying of ingredients from both domestic and international suppliers. This Buyer will handle all buying activities within their portfolio while handling the suppliers and internal demands to effectively meet customer expectations. This position is a crucial piece of the MANE supply chain and is expected to work cross functionally with many departments both internally and externally.

Key competencies:

Analytical Skills, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, and Computer Skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilize MRP for buying all international and domestically sourced raw materials within assigned categories. Work with sourcing leads and supply chain to maintain accurate master data to ensure MRP efficiencies. Follow-up with vendors for delivery date, pricing, and quantity confirmations. Continuous communication with production planning to understand needs to meet customer expectations, expediting orders as needed. Track and manage open PO's to take action on shortages or delays. Work with sourcing leads and management to effectively execute contracts. Manage and develop vendors to meet company expectations and requirements. Work on purchasing related projects as assigned. Maintain procurement documents in a systematic fashion. Other duties in support of company objectives. Consistent with MANE's environmental commitments, every employee shall actively participate in relevant education/training based upon corporate and local environmental objectives. Where these objectives are relevant to job-related and job-specific roles and responsibilities, each employee shall adhere to applicable environmental policies and procedures and act on best practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in Business, Purchasing, Agricultural Science, Supply Chain, Finance, Food Science or Engineering or equivalent. Minimum of 2-3 years in a buyer role. Experience in Food and Beverage industry is a plus. Computer literacy in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Microsoft Office. MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shut down, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more. MANE is known for having a culture that focuses on our employees and their well-being. See for yourself why our employees love working at MANE! MANE is an equal opportunity employer.