Purchasing Director in Los Angeles

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About us

Penguin Natural Foods is a family owned business in Vernon, CA. We are fast-paced, collaborative, and nimble. Our goal is to manufacture quality food products for premier retailers.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Company perks
• Casual work attire
• Growth opportunities

Summary:

Penguin Natural Foods is a premiere Southern California private label food manufacturing company, supplying finished goods to the nation’s leading grocery stores. We are currently looking for a reliable professional to serve as our Purchasing Director. This individual will direct and coordinate the activities relating to vendor selection, quoting and eventual purchase of all ingredients and raw materials for our products.

Job Duties:

• Use ERP system to monitor inventory to determine what products are needed
• Develop purchasing strategies to ensure consistent inventory
• Research a variety of vendors to find the products for the best prices, as well as the ability to source new ingredients
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
• Negotiate vendor contracts
• Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability
• Maintain up-to-date information on all raw materials

Qualifications / Education / Experience / Skills:

• Bachelor's (Required)
• Experience in procurement (Required)
• Proficiency/experience using SAGE or similar ERP system (Required)
• Proficiency in Excel (Required)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions

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