Bohan & Bradstreet Looking for Purchasing Manager at Trumbull, CT Full Time

JOB ID: 5902
Industry: Manufacturing

VISION: Despite Covid, supply chain challenges, and economic swings, this consumer products company has grown organically annually and is increasing market share. Company is known for high quality products, customer satisfaction, and product ingenuity. If you are looking for a long-term solution within a proactive and employee dedicated culture, then keep reading.

OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for a proactive business partner across the company and the key liaison to vendors for natural ingredients. Company has long time vendor relationships with an accent on ingredients (e.g., herbs, fragrances, spices) sourced globally. Quick overview of responsibilities and opportunities to make a difference are:

• Strategic Planning: Partner with Product Development and Sales to establish and execute on procurement and sourcing strategies, goals and initiatives
• Procurement Management: Lead procurement and contract negotiations for all raw ingredients assuring the best possible quality, value and service; monitor material minimum order quantities, lead times, shelf life, and inventory levels
• Partner with Quality: Ensure that all suppliers are in compliance with Federal requirements (FDA)
• Vendor Scorecard: Enhance and maintain vendor scorecard and KPIs
• Vendor Audits: Facilitate site visits/audits of existing and potential new vendors.
• Partner with Supply Chain: attend meetings and provide inventory guidance in monthly forecasting and inventory; be actively involved with inbound logistics
• Partner with Finance: Provide yearly volume and cost requirements of raw ingredients

REQUIREMENTS: BS/BA strongly preferred. Seek 5+ years of business experience with last 2+ years in sourcing of natural raw ingredients from domestic and international markets. Candidates need to come from cosmetic, food & beverage, nutritional, personal care, or pharmaceutical setting that are FDA compliant. Must be willing to travel 25-30% globally. Hybrid role requiring to be in Connecticut 2-3 days per week.

SALARY: $100,000 to $140,000 DOE plus bonus, superior benefits and upside opportunities.

CONTACT: Edward B. Bradstreet, CPC
Email address: [email protected]

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