Buyer

Eden Foods - Clinton, Mich. (Lenawee Co.) seeks reliable, competent Purchasing Dept. professional. Some travel. Accuracy, computer skill, and an eagerness to learn are essential. Buyer and supplier relationship development role. Good work, good mission.

Please send resume to employment@edenfoods.com

Job Description :

Purchasing Department

Position : Purchasing Agent / Procurement Technician / Buyer

Reports to : Purchasing Manager

Position Objective :

Eden Foods is looking for a Purchasing Department team member to manage supplier relationships and help facilitate the efficient supply of authentic, natural, and organic items for its customers. The primary goal is to make rational decisions to maintain proper inventory levels through healthy relations on the supply side while integrating these processes efficiently into the company’s business systems.

Key Responsibilities :

Source and Supplier Management :

• Identify, evaluate, and source suppliers, negotiating prices and terms to meet annual supply needs.
• Farm and vendor visits require occasional overnight travel.
• Interface personally and through business systems with Purchasing Department members and other company Department personnel as necessary.

Product Information Database :

Product Specification :

P.O. Processing & Management :

Inventory Management :

Negotiation and Contract Management :

Cost Analysis and Savings :

Quality Control :

Reporting and Analysis :

Essential Skills :

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive or a complete explanation of duties. Employees are required to perform duties as assigned by their supervisor or management. Eden reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed. Job descriptions do not constitute or imply an employment contract.