Buyer I

About Us:

Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels. 

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers—first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen’s®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line.  We are passionate about beverages – and about building a team that’s just as energized.  We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Our Core Values:

Position Overview:

Execution of purchasing functions across both Trilliant Food and Horseshoe Beverage. Includes the execution of purchases and purchasing projects for all direct and/or indirect materials and services through national or regional purchasing agreements or understandings. Possesses abilities and knowledge to perform the management of supply related issues. This individual will also support the holistic Supply Chain/Operations functions from demand, plan, schedule, and inventory perspective, which entails interacting with the Customer Service, Inventory management, Planning, Logistics and Operations teams.

Responsibilities:

·        Manage material requirements planning (MRP) and data maintenance best practices for buyers.

·        Manage the work breakdown structure (WBS) and work authorization setup.

·        Manage inventory replenishment processes at the SKU level and address changes and issues that may arise.

·        Manage suppliers’ key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets are reached for cost, service, and quality levels across all operating centers.

·        Keep a close eye on the market to identify trends and remain proactive. i.e. port strikes.

·        Decision-making based on data analysis.

·        Help manage multiple projects transitions.

·        Quote purchases and manage shipping logistics for everything related to operations.

·        Work with senior management on requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for quotations (RFQ) and provide detailed reports on vendor response.

·        Receive, review, and revise bid and RFP documents and purchase orders to maintain department policy and regulation compliance.

·        Review and place contracts and subcontracts.

·        Prepare cost-benefit analysis reports for review by managers: i.e. preprint program.

·        Negotiate favorable procurement contracts with selected vendors and suppliers.

·        Document processes and generate monthly supply cost reports.

·        Monitor the company's demand for products to avoid supply shortages.

·        Assist with executing local procurement strategies, contracts and supplier relationship management strategies in close collaboration with stakeholders and within the framework established.

·        Utilize and optimize the requisition to payment and ordering process and procedures.

·        Collaborate with peers and leaders to continuously improve processes.

·        Maintain procurement infrastructure standards.

·        Assist with sourcing and executing purchases for all indirect materials or services not otherwise contractually covered (local purchases, non-agreement purchases, unique materials)

·        Coordinate RFQ process with suppliers and, working with supported sites, determine best total cost of ownership.

·        Monitor and review pricing from suppliers.

·        Interface with other departments to help select appropriate materials or services.

·        Assist with resolving supply, pricing, quality, delivery, and any other issues with suppliers.

·        Identify, evaluate, and report cost take out opportunities, sharing relevant information within the team.

·        Collaborate with other buyers to improve purchasing processes.

·        Perform administrative duties as required, i.e., maintain files, records, and internal systems.

·        Partner with and provide back-up coverage for agents at other locations as needed.

·        Participate in special projects as assigned.

·        Support continuous improvement in Procurement excellence opportunities.

·        Uninterrupted and efficient flow of requested materials and services through utilization of lean processes and automation.

·        Build internal supplier loyalty through positive engagement and service excellence.

·        Maintain processes, standards, and metrics to support the customer-centric organization.

·        Support technology and innovative service solutions to maintain an “ease of doing business” environment.

·        Partner with Operations/Supply Chain to ensure a world class customer experience.

·        Provide rotational, on-call support during weekends, ensuring availability for urgent needs or issues.

Qualifications:

·        3 years procurement/ supply chain experience, emphasis on sourcing and/or procurement, supply chain related disciplines: planning, scheduling, S&OP, and strong analytical skills.  Experience in a consumer products business selling through the retail channel a plus. 

·        Associates Degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, supply chain, or operations. Experience with Integrated planning systems such as ERP is preferred.

·        Superior analytical skills, troubleshooting and judgment skills.

·        Attention to detail and strong planning and organizational skills.

·        Strong PC skills using Microsoft Office Suite - Mastery level Excel skills.

·        Demonstrated strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

·        Strong interpersonal skills.    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

·        Capable of presenting information to all levels of management with supporting analysis and assumptions.

·        Sees both the big picture and the detail.

·        In depth knowledge and experience with various ERP systems, implementation teams, and/or designated power-user. 

·        Ability to work in a high-volume atmosphere and the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

·        Strong Results driven with strong multitasking skills in a fast-paced high growth environment.

·        Responsibilities are not limited to the listing above.

·        Strong sense of urgency and self-starter

Hours, Location and Pay:

We offer a competitive base pay rate and benefits package for full-time employees.  This role works standard business hours Monday-Friday at our Little Chute, WI manufacturing facility.  Additional hours as needed to support business needs including rotational on call hours on weekends.

Physical and Mental Demands:

·        While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone. This employee may occasionally have to operate business machines and lift and/move up to 50 pounds.

·        Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·        Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.

·        Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exists.

Safety Statement:

At Trilliant and Horseshoe, safety is every employee’s first responsibility.  We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures:

·        The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

·        Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.

·        Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.

·        Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.

·        EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled

·        If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HR@trilliantfood.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

·        Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage are Equal Opportunity Employers.

·        The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.