Vice President of Purchasing

General Summary

Responsible for the purchasing function of the organization; develops and implements purchasing strategies and policies that help the organization obtain necessary products and services while minimizing costs.

Benefits and Culture We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

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Principle Duties And Responsibilities

• Establishes a sourcing strategy that ensures a consistent supply of raw materials, packaging and labels.
• Develops criteria to be used during vendor evaluation and selection.
• Identifies trends in organizational purchasing and identifies opportunities for cost reduction through purchase consolidation.
• Sets goals and identifies metrics measuring performance of purchasing processes.
• Negotiates complex or high-value vendor contracts.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for coaching, development and managing employment actions.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to align departmental strategy or direction with the overall goals of the organization.
• Primarily responsible for strategic planning, direction, and goal setting for the department or function in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Responsible for shaping business strategy and aligning goals to achieve the company’s objectives.
• Provide executive oversight of the purchasing departments project initiatives, monitoring progress against strategic objectives.
• Establishes departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the organization's long-term success.
  
  

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required.
• 15+ years progressive plant operations experience with at least 5 years in purchasing
• Strong leadership skills including the development and mentoring of others and ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing
• Must have knowledge of MRP applications.
• Basic PC skills are required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  
  

Working Conditions

• Office environment.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.
  
  

This position is eligible for a bonus based on company goals/performance.