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Form of workFresh Mark Inc. in Massillon, Ohio, is searching for a Senior Raw Material Buyer. Applicants must have experience purchasing Raw Materials for the food industry. This position works out of our corporate office in Massillon, Ohio.
As a member of our Raw Material Procurement team, you will be responsible for purchasing sufficient supplies of Raw Material at a competitive cost to support our continued sales and operations growth, navigate the ever-changing marketplace by managing strong supplier relationships, and discovering potential new sources of Raw Material.
Key Accountabilities
- Securing Raw Material spot purchases that support the changing needs of the business.
- Establish formula purchasing agreements with suppliers in collaboration with the VP of Supply Chain and Logistics.
- Evaluation and Expansion of supplier relationships to determine best strategic approach that guarantees coverage and maximizes profitability.
- Work collaboratively with the supply chain team to mitigate risk associated with the availability of all Raw Material items.
- Proactively network to maintain and build supplier relationships that allow for greater visibility of Fresh Mark within the industry.
- Creation of inventory builds based on market seasonality of Raw Materials that maximize pricing opportunities and secure supply.
- Daily awareness of required markets (USDA Close & Market Futures)
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Meat Science or equivalent
- 3-5 years of supply chain experience
- Must have experience purchasing Raw Materials for the food industry
- Strong negotiation skills
- Effective communication (both written and verbally) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently
We invite you to be part of our exciting team and rapidly growing business.
Fresh Mark provides an excellent work environment and comprehensive benefits including paid vacations and holidays, educational assistance and reimbursement, health care with low premiums and deductibles, vision, 401K with company match and more.
About Fresh Mark, Inc.
At Fresh Mark, people come first. It’s not just a slogan, it is engrained in the fabric of who we are and what we work to achieve every day. The cornerstone of our culture is based on a foundation of taking care of all our employees on every level. As a team member here, you will be given the tools, leadership, and support to grow in your knowledge and career and as a leader yourself.
Owned and made in the USA for more than 100 years, Fresh Mark’s Sugardale brand takes a personal approach to making great tasting high quality meats. For a century, we’ve been dedicated to making the best products, the best way. Made with top quality ingredients and workmanship, Sugardale supplies bacon, ham, hot dogs, sliced lunch meats, pepperoni and salami and other specialty meat items with annual sales of more than $1 billion.
Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities in our company. We pride ourselves in being a diverse company and we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any legally protected status.
All applicants applying for positions with Fresh Mark must accept the Employment Application Consent Form to continue their candidacy. Please click HERE for instructions.
Fresh Mark is a drug free workplace.
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