Domestic Buyer, Flavors

Responsible for the ordering of material, supplies, and/or equipment, and the follow through with Vendors on shipment and delivery against pre agreed contracts whilst ensuring the contracted price, lead time and quality levels are maintained.

To ensure, through data analysis, optimum inventory levels are in place to meet the demands of the business. 

What you’ll do:

Run MRP Reports on a daily basis to determine Raw Material requirements and issue Purchase Orders based on report information/ATP up to department limit. Monitor supplier performance re. Quality & on time deliveries, reporting to EU Purchasing. Provide usage and stock information to EU Purchasing as requested to support creation of RM contracts. Run quarterly safety stock review. Complete local purchasing reviews of NPDs/Commercialization (new business). Report any issues to relevant departments (Technical/EU Purchasing) and support Mass Replacement project with data and analysis Facilitate samples and paperwork from suppliers for new/re introduced raw materials through VIR process. Manage/Process invoice queries from Finance Dept., liaising with suppliers/internal departments.

What you’ll bring:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or minimum 5+ years work experience at a professional level Knowledge in ERP system (JDE as a plus) and Microsoft Office  Strong communication both internally and externally, Strong planning and organisational skills, with a proven ability to support multiple sites Flexibility, adaptable and responsive to change Be solution orientated and have a proactive approach to problem solving Creative mindset, always looking to improve current practices Ability to prioritise effectively processing large amounts of data within short time scales make informed decisions, Results-driven and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What you’ll get: 

Opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5 days per week  An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities  A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond 

About Sensient Flavors: 

Sensient Flavors offers innovative, global taste solutions and specialized flavor delivery systems that help bring life to your food and beverage products. Our leading-edge technologies reflect our core philosophies to be dynamic and innovative and to add value to your applications.

About Sensient: 

Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands. 

Equal Opportunity Employer

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