What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labeling & Purchasing Specialist position at NuFarm?
Grow a Better Tomorrow with Nufarm.
We know that growing is about more than just crops and cultivation. It’s about sunshine and rain, early mornings and hard work. It can be frustratingly unpredictable but also wonderfully uplifting. More than anything, it’s about people. Nufarm is the dependable partner behind thousands of agricultural success stories. Every day, growers around the world turn to our products and our people to help with the challenges of fighting disease, weeds and pests, and to increase crop yields.
How can you grow with Nufarm?
Based in Alsip, IL, Nufarm is looking for a dynamic and experienced Procurement Labeling & Purchasing Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for packaging focused on labels to manage execution of the direct materials sourcing strategy and supports the needs of the manufacturing (including Tolling) & commercialization functions by focusing on creating purchase orders, material bidding and contract management, ensuring on-time delivery of materials, and assisting in processing timely & accurate payment.
What will you be doing?
Establish and manage Purchase Orders for Direct Materials in Oracle while ensuring contract parameters and payments are aligned.
Convert Planning Department purchase requisitions to purchase orders efficiently.
Update pricing and approved supplier lists in Oracle.
Confirm order accuracy (count, date) for Direct Materials.
Communicate deviations to production and business partners.
Work with the Material Planning Manager to ensure manufacturing performance aligns with MRP.
Provide vendors with monthly rolling forecast for 30/90/180 days
Establish and maintain minimum order quantities (MOQ) and standard lead times for direct materials.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in procurement and labeling operations.
Other tasks as assigned to support the procurement and supply chain function.
Engage with Corporate/Plant Quality, Logistics, and suppliers to resolve incoming packaging quality concerns.
Lead the rejection and refunding process for defective materials.
Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies and mismatched with Pos.
What do you bring?
You hold a bachelor’s degree in Business or 5 years of relevant experience in Vendor Management/Supplier Relations. You have previous packaging and labels purchase experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with excellent relationship management and negotiation shills.
What do we offer?
Our compensation structure is designed to reflect the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The base salary for this position ranges from $53,000 per year in our lowest geographic market to $69,000 per year in our highest geographic market. Compensation is determined by several factors, including market location, and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
At Nufarm, we believe in total compensation. Depending on the position, additional forms of compensation may be included as part of a comprehensive package, alongside a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
If you want to be a part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment decisions are decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.
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We know that growing is about more than just crops and cultivation. It’s about sunshine and rain, early mornings and hard work. It can be frustratingly unpredictable but also wonderfully uplifting. More than anything, it’s about people. Nufarm is the dependable partner behind thousands of agricultural success stories. Every day, growers around the world turn to our products and our people to help with the challenges of fighting disease, weeds and pests, and to increase crop yields.
How can you grow with Nufarm?
Based in Alsip, IL, Nufarm is looking for a dynamic and experienced Procurement Labeling & Purchasing Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for packaging focused on labels to manage execution of the direct materials sourcing strategy and supports the needs of the manufacturing (including Tolling) & commercialization functions by focusing on creating purchase orders, material bidding and contract management, ensuring on-time delivery of materials, and assisting in processing timely & accurate payment.
What will you be doing?
Establish and manage Purchase Orders for Direct Materials in Oracle while ensuring contract parameters and payments are aligned.
Convert Planning Department purchase requisitions to purchase orders efficiently.
Update pricing and approved supplier lists in Oracle.
Confirm order accuracy (count, date) for Direct Materials.
Communicate deviations to production and business partners.
Work with the Material Planning Manager to ensure manufacturing performance aligns with MRP.
Provide vendors with monthly rolling forecast for 30/90/180 days
Establish and maintain minimum order quantities (MOQ) and standard lead times for direct materials.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in procurement and labeling operations.
Other tasks as assigned to support the procurement and supply chain function.
Engage with Corporate/Plant Quality, Logistics, and suppliers to resolve incoming packaging quality concerns.
Lead the rejection and refunding process for defective materials.
Resolve supplier invoice discrepancies and mismatched with Pos.
What do you bring?
You hold a bachelor’s degree in Business or 5 years of relevant experience in Vendor Management/Supplier Relations. You have previous packaging and labels purchase experience. The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills along with excellent relationship management and negotiation shills.
What do we offer?
Our compensation structure is designed to reflect the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The base salary for this position ranges from $53,000 per year in our lowest geographic market to $69,000 per year in our highest geographic market. Compensation is determined by several factors, including market location, and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
At Nufarm, we believe in total compensation. Depending on the position, additional forms of compensation may be included as part of a comprehensive package, alongside a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.
If you want to be a part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment decisions are decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.
#LI-POST
Salary : $53,000 - $69,000
