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Purchaser

Stir Foods
Full-time
On-site
Fullerton, California, United States
$0 - $27 USD hourly

Organization Name:

Stir Foods LLC

Website:

www.stirfoods.com

About Our Organization:

We are the WOW flavor behind some of your favorite meal experiences. We are the partner to some of the most well-known names in food, food service and retail. You will find our products on fast-casual menus, frozen meals, retail deli, meal kits and RTE bagged salads.
 
 We co-create and supply our partners with hot-cooked products including sauces, cheese sauces, soups, chilis and marinades. Our cold-processed products include dressings, sauces, spreads and batters. 

 

We are a fast-growing food organization with 2 production facilities in Southern California. 




Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Fringe Benefits
  • Paid Holidays

 

  • Free Snacks
  • Tuition Reimbursement 
  • Paid Vacation 
  • Life Insurance

 


Safety and Quality:

Stir Foods employees are committed to safety and quality. We adhere to, promote, and improve quality and safety policies and practices within the department and throughout the facility.   Safety and quality are at the forefront of our culture.


Job Purpose: 

This position is responsible for planning, negotiating, and buying raw materials, packaging and finished goods to meet demand, while managing appropriate inventory levels. 


Job Functions: 

This position is responsible for planning, negotiating, and buying raw materials, packaging and finished goods to meet demand, while managing appropriate inventory levels. 

Job Functions: 

  • Responsible for using MRP to track and update materials and informing parties 
  • Negotiate and purchase raw materials and finished goods while managing inventory levels.
  • Coordinate, track, and schedule materials.
  • Manage vendor relations.
  • Conduct research, evaluate findings, and make independent decisions on procurement matters.
  • Interprets and evaluates contract provisions.
  • Obtains oral and written prices quotes from vendors.
  • Compares quotes with the specifications and availability of items and places orders.
  • Organizes, updates, and retains product information files and purchase order records.
  • Reviews orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with existing policies and procedures.
  • Obtain appropriate commodities in a timely manner.
  • Prepares purchase orders through a computerized system and places orders for the purchase of               

         goods and services.

  • Interviews vendors and evaluates their products and capabilities as a supplier.
  • Proactively develop and maintain vendor agreements.  
  • Other duties as assigned. 


Skills:

  • ERP or WM Experience
  • Basic Math Skills
  • Bilingual Plus
  • Excel intermediate skills
  • Knowledge of food purchasing, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, and packaging.


Experience:

3-5 years of experience in procuring food supplies, raw materials. packaging components, equipment, and services.

Education

 

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration or similar education of relevance. 


Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.