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The Neil Jones Food Company is an industry leader, processing superior quality fresh-packed, vine-ripened California tomatoes and Pacific Northwest fruit. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, NJFC has been providing our nation's discerning foodservice, retail, industrial and institutional customers with the finest quality canned and pouched products for over 50 years. NJFC operates three production facilities : Northwest Packing in Vancouver, WA.; San Benito Foods, in Hollister, CA; and Toma-Tek in Firebaugh, CA.

We are looking for a Sr. Buyer to procure goods and services to support manufacturing needs while managing cost and supply chain risk. This leader will be responsible for obtaining the most favorable cost and terms for assigned categories for a multi-facility food manufacturing organization with consideration to quality, service, and lead times. The Sr. Buyer also Manages RFx projects and makes sourcing recommendations. Provides advice and training to less experienced team members at our TomaTek plant in Firebaugh, CA.

For additional information, please see our "About Us" video, Our Story - Neil Jones Food Company

Key Responsibilities :

• Issue Purchase Orders for raw materials and service needs based on approved requisitions, contractual agreements, or material requirements for finished goods and other business needs
• Works collaboratively with multiple departments to Launch RFx projects (ingredients preferred) with suppliers and recommend sourcing decisions based on the best cost, quality, availability, and service.
• Ensures inventory levels are optimized while managing cost by EOQs; Ensures suppliers provide appropriate documents (i.e. packing slip, BOL, COA) with shipments.
• Works closely with other departments including Production, Materials Management, Quality Assurance, Research & Development, Warehouse, and Accounting to find solutions to complex procurement issues
• Analyze spend, commodity trends, industry / market updates and recommend ideas for cost savings opportunities and risk avoidance.

Requirements :

Compensation :

The salary range is $84,959- $93,455, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits :

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

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We are an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected status under applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.