Job description

We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team!

Tactically and strategically source raw materials to support factory operations while supporting and building OurRecipe@SauerBrands:
Job Summary
The Supply Chain Buyer for Sauer Brands, Inc. is responsible for tactically sourcing materials to support manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will be able to perform procurement utilizing lean manufacturing principles, optimize inventory levels, and identify cost-savings opportunities within the Supply Chain. As a Sauer Brands team member, the candidate will execute special projects, initiatives as assigned, accept safety as a condition, and support factory operations. Furthermore, the candidate must embrace and support the building of the Sauer Brands Recipe.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Tactically procure raw materials to support factory operations
• Generate purchase orders taking into consideration production schedules, planning, suppliers’ price break points and storage restrictions.
• Expedite purchase orders as necessary to meet production schedule
• Communication of order status exceptions
• Monitor suppliers’ performance and conduct regular meetings to ensure supply plan is being met.
• Visit suppliers’ facilities as needed to qualify them as new sources and assist in the resolution of production, quality and/or delivery problems.
• Assist Supply Chain Manager in maintaining good supplier relations.
• Strategically identify cost savings opportunities
• Issue requests for quotes/proposals (RFQ/RFP) and select best source consistent with cost, quality and delivery requirement.
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Identify waste and seek opportunities for cost reduction in the supply chain (examples optimize freight or order size)
• Conduct cost analysis on various aspects of the supply chain.
• Utilize established processes and procedures, while working to identify methods for improvement.
• Work cross-functionally with R&D to source new and develop new materials/recipes
• Work cross-functionally with the Packaging Engineering Team and other supply chain staff
• Manage and control inventory
• Optimize inventory following lean manufacturing principles.
• Maintain item attributes to align with planning and company objectives
• Participate in physical inventory events (generally yearend)
• Culture Building
• Work in a customer-centric manner
• Represent the company positively through supplier relations
• Support the Supply Chain Manager as necessary with any special projects or necessary research

Performance Standards (the criteria used to evaluate performance)

• Full Production Line Support

o. No unplanned line shortages or shutdowns.

• Cost Control/Cost Savings

o. Meet or exceed defined KPIs for cost control savings.

• COGS reduction
• Inventory Optimization
• Culture Support/Building

o. Fully support Safety Initiatives at SBI
p. Participation in safety activities (active in meetings, Safety MyVoice, and Training)
q. Promote safety as a condition
r. Organizational Health KPIs

• Objectives and Behavioral Expectations

o. Leadership and contribution to the overall success of SBI
p. Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
q. Personal interaction, communication, and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands

Characteristic Requirement:

• Professional Demeanor
• Customer-centric mindset
• Outgoing, energetic, and results-oriented personality
• Self-Confident in abilities
• Take responsibility for actions
• Communicate clear, concise facts comfortably
• Smart, creative and inquisitive
• Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
• Disciplined approach and accountability for KPIs.
• No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.
• Dependable team player with a positive attitude
• Passion for the organization, and attention to details
• Personal values that mesh with SBI values
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to reconcile and manage multiple tasks/objectives

Skills Requirement:

• Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities.
• Highly organized
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and flexible
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and adapt cross functionally across the organization.

Education and Experience Requirement:

• College Degree Prefered
• Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or Economics preferred
• 1-5 Years of experience in Planning (ERP) and Procurement Preferred
• Experience with ERP System(s), Oracle (Peoplesoft) preferred

Performance History Requirement:

• Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
• Stellar references based on contributions and performance

Job Location: Mauldin, SC

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