Job Status: Filled

Buyer (Wine Jobs: Management & Administration)

Full Time

  The Wine Group (http://www.google.com)

  Ripon, California

The Wine Group (TWG) is seeking an experienced Buyer to plan and purchase packaging materials. The responsibilities of this position involve supporting all aspects of the procurement process, including volume forecasting, inventory management, supporting product development and packaging changes, and assisting in the development and execution of Requests for Proposals (RFPs). Additional responsibilities include supporting Supplier relationships. This will include new Supplier qualifications, partnering with TWG Quality Assurance to resolve packaging defects, ensuring service levels are consistent met, and driving continuous improvement in quality and cost savings.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

  • Prepare forecasts and review with Suppliers to ensure packaging requirements are met.
  • Review weekly and monthly requirements reports and place orders to ensure materials arrive within the specified lead times for production.
  • Partner with TWG Quality Assurance to address packaging non-conformance issues.
  • Prepare and issue Purchase Orders. Ensure accuracy of orders, and confirm Supplier availability to meet requested delivery.
  • Support Supplier development through the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. Develop volume and financial analysis, evaluate Supplier responses, and assist in negotiating Supplier agreements.
  • Evaluate and monitor contract performance to ensure compliance.
  • Research and evaluate new Suppliers. Identify new packaging materials opportunities. Explore packaging innovation materials.
  • Identify and pursue continuous improvement and cost savings opportunities
  • Participate in Supplier partnership meetings; prepare and review supplier scorecard, and address quality and service issues.
  • Support Product Development through new product launches, packaging changes, and discontinued products.
  • This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

 

 

SKILLS

 

  • Subject Matter Expertise: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
  • Communication: The ability to effectively communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing. Communicate with individuals outside the organization, representing a positive image of TWG to Suppliers.
  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Attention to Detail : Being careful about detail and thorough in completing complex work tasks ensuring all information is correct.
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships: Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

 

  • Primary work activities are within an office environment.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Bachelor degree in business or related field required.
  • Three to five years of experience within supply chain, purchasing, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, transportation and/or finance.
  • CPG and/or wine industry experience preferred.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
  • Strong communicate skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with Suppliers and TWG management.
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.
  • Must embrace and demonstrate The Wine Group Core Values - Performance, Empowered and Cost-mindful, and keep them in mind when making all decisions.

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