Purchasing Agent, Contract (Food Manufacturing)

Parmela Creamery, Suffield, CT. On-site. 6 to 8 weeks, with the option to go permanent.The jobWe're bringing a national plant-based brand into our Riverside plant and need to set up about 200 ingredients and packaging items with suppliers in the next five weeks. You'll work directly with our controller and the owner to get it done.What you'll do Request and compare quotes for packaging and ingredients: jars, film, bags, corrugate, oils, starches, flavors Set up new suppliers: credit applications, payment terms, specs, lead times, minimums Place first orders and track them to delivery Keep the purchasing tracker current: run rates, reorder points, open POs Work with R&D as ingredient choices are finalized What we need 3+ years purchasing in food or packaging manufacturing Experience setting up many new suppliers and SKUs under a deadline Strong Excel Comfortable moving fast with incomplete information and asking for what you need Pay$50 to $75 an hour, based on experience. Start immediately.To apply, send a resume and two sentences on the biggest supplier setup you've done. Pay: $50.00 - $75.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week Work Location: In person

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