• Job Description

  Req#: 25-3854

  Description

  Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

  Due to an internal promotion, we are hiring a Senior Buyer to be based at our corporate offices in either Bloomington or Marshall MN. Come join our Buying Team and have responsibility of purchasing a broad spectrum of goods or services for our growing company. If you have a passion for working with people and data, solution oriented, researching, negotiating, and procuring this could be the perfect job!

  Responsibilities:

  • Leads complex negotiations with key suppliers along with clear communication to internal stakeholders.
  • Tracks and monitors the category for impact to pricing & supply.
  • Negotiates and secures desired quantities and varieties at lowest feasible costs that meet quality specifications and plant production requirements.
  • Responsible for material rates and operational impacts
  • Delivers category rate and risk assessment and associated communication for their assigned materials to appropriate stakeholders.
  • Actively leads supplier quality for goods or services to ensure delivery of contracted products/services meet contracted expectations.
  • Resolves QCD (quality, cost, delivery) issues with key customers (manufacturing, marketing, R&D, and sales).
  • Monitors and tracks supplier performance, cost savings, and continuous improvement and develops and implements the solutions to address issues
  • Creates the category supplier strategy in concert with Director.
  • Accountable to drive results in Price, Rate and Risk Management, Project Execution, Raw Material Quality, Supplier Service, Supplier Product Innovation

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience in a purchasing role)
  • 3+ years’ experience in a corporate purchasing role
  • MS Office Suite experience

  Compensation and Benefits:

  The base salary range for this position is $81,750 – $136,250 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, which is based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

  Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

  The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.

  Qualifications

  Education: Bachelor in Business Admin. or equivalent

  Years of Related Experience: 3-5 Years of related experience

  Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Very good PC skills including Microsoft Office products and SAP to prepare reports and presentations for upper management. Solid communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency with data, category, and market analysis. Experienced in analyzing supplier logistics network to optimize delivered costs. Experienced negotiator with developed skills in strategy development and execution. The ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, achieve objectives, manage confidential information, and work cooperatively in groups. Ability to perform analysis associated with assigned categories such as TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), supplier margin evaluation and discounts.

  Ability to analyze supplier logistics structure and optimize accordingly. Proficiency in data generation from electronic systems with analytical skills.

  Direct KSA

  Series 3 – National Commodities Futures certification required

  Proficient in use and applications of futures/options for hedge instruments

  Ability to utilize hedge instruments to protect risk.

  Indirect KSA

  CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) required.

  CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional Certification) preferred.

  This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the job. An individual must be able to perform all of the duties and responsibilities listed in a fully competent manner to be considered successful in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

• About the company

  Schwan's Company, formerly known as The Schwan Food Company, is a privately owned company under CJ CheilJedang with approximately 12,000 employees.

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