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SalaryAre you looking for a Director of Procurement position in Reno? Do you have commodity buying experience in the Food Industry?
With more than 50 years of experience, family-owned Pacific Cheese is proud to be known as the industry leader and innovator. We are a growing manufacturing and distribution company committed to providing every customer with a specialized combination of products and services that best supports its unique needs. We have plants located in California, Nevada and Texas and we are seeking energetic, creative, and responsible individuals to join our team.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: (Summary of job duties)
Manages a staff of buyers, leads by example, involved in the training aspect of purchasing responsibilities, motivates staff to excel to reach their highest potential. Identify suppliers, negotiate programs, and build positive relationships. Delegates responsibilities among staff. An active participant in business reviews with staff members and suppliers. Monitors and evaluates competitive products and pricing. Must have commodity buying experience.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead person for negotiation of supplier programs, pricing, terms, and incentive opportunities.
- Develop a strong rapport with suppliers including key decision makers.
- Manages all aspects of the RFP Process, analysis, negotiation strategy including growth incentives, contract drafting, awarding of business, and agreement execution plans.
- Manage delivered price vs. Pacific Cheese in-bound freight to determine lowest “delivered” cost goods.
- Satisfy requests for new item development and qualifies opportunities with sales department.
- Navigate and manage opportunity buys of raw materials when available.
- Builds and maintains quality relationships with key suppliers.
Pacific Cheese is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability,
