Procurement Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: W7839 STATE ROAD 81 - MONROE, WI 53566Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: Purchasing - ProcurementNew Job Opening! At Klondike Cheese Co., we believe in the power of cheese to bring joy to people’s lives. We’re not just in the business of making cheese; we’re in the business of making moments memorable. As we continue to grow and share our love for cheese with the world, we’re always on the lookout for talented individuals who share our passion.   Come join our team! The Procurement Specialist will be responsible for maintaining acceptable inventory levels for yogurt production needs, will manage vendor relations and service levels, and will continually work to monitor and lower costs. The Procurement Specialist will utilize analytical, marketing, sales, and buying knowledge to efficiently and cost effectively source, contract and secure raw materials and packaging commodities in support of the Company’s business. The Procurement Specialist will also be the backup yogurt scheduler. The yogurt scheduler plans production and packaging of yogurt. Additional duties include assisting with month-end inventory counts for accounting purposes. This position is onsite at our location outside of Monroe, Wisconsin, 5 days a week during normal business operating hours.  Remote work is not available. Job Duties: Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands. Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules. Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes. Develop purchasing strategies, including inventory forecasting and stocking. Managing vendor relationships, including review of vendor agreements, and negotiating purchasing terms. Approving and issuing purchase orders, negotiating pricing, terms of purchase, and on-time deliveries. Processing purchase orders, equipment receivables, and vendor invoices. Creating and maintaining vendor contracts and purchasing files. Collaborating with management, sales team, vendors, service personnel, and customers while building and maintaining excellent relationships Creating and reviewing inventory reports capturing current, slow, excess, and obsolete inventory. Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.  Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.  Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.  Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives.  Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.  Monitor shipments to ensure that goods come in on time, and resolve problems related to undelivered goods. Confer with staff, users, and vendors to discuss defective or unacceptable goods or services and determine corrective action.  Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies. Responsible for proactive communication between sales, production scheduling and suppliers to ensure clear understanding, agreement, and communication of all supply requirements. Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications & Other Information Experience in purchasing and/or food industry preferred, but not required.  Experience with Microsoft Office, including superb proficiency in excel. Experience with Inventory Management Software. Strong and effective verbal and written communication skills. Capable of facilitating discussion. Clear and articulate speech. Demonstrated knowledge of contract negotiation. Ability to effectively work autonomously with minimal management direction. Must have good mathematical and problem-solving skills. Understanding of HACCP and current food safety/quality legislation Knowledge of food ingredients and packaging manufacturing processes Good audit technique and follow up. Strong communication skills, problem analysis and critical thinking skills Ability to manage and prioritize a high volume of work in a fast-paced environment. Our Benefits: Klondike Cheese proudly offers competitive wages and benefits, including the following to our full-time employees: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Company-Paid Life Insurance Company-Paid Short-term Disability Insurance Company-Paid Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match and Annual Profit Sharing How to Apply: Please go to the company website, www.klondikecheese.com to complete an application online, click on the Careers tab to navigate to open positions.   If you are unable to complete an application online, paper applications may be picked up in our Main Office at W7839 State Road 81, Monroe, WI 53566, anytime Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30 pm (excluding holidays). Additional Information: The information in this job posting/description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position, have been excluded.  Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by Supervisors as deemed appropriate. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.  The company maintains its status as an at-will employer.  Klondike Cheese Co. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. Klondike Cheese Co. is a drug-free workplace.  Drug testing is a condition of hire, and employment by the company is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results of a drug test.  Employees, volunteers, vendors and guests of the company are prohibited from the use, sale, dispensing, distribution, possession, manufacture, or being under the influence of drugs that are illegal under any federal, state or local law, including marijuana, prescription drugs without a valid prescription, inhalants, or narcotic substances, on the company’s premises. E-Verify is used to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Klondike Cheese Co. complies with federal and state disability laws. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 608-325-3021.