Senior Buyer

ABOUT US

Wynn’s Grain and Spice is a leading manufacturer of dry-mix blends. With delicious time-tested fried chicken blends & seasoning spices at the heart of our offering, we take a consultative approach to growing our partners businesses. Based in Wetumpka, AL, Wynn’s has been a family owned and operated company for over 70 years. Our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence has propelled us to the forefront of the industry. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an Innovation Manager to join our team and drive our people strategy forward.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Analyze MRP to support factory’s material requirements, and issue Purchase Orders for ingredients, packaging materials, labels, manufacturing supplies, and other printed materials.
• Acts as negotiator between the Company and vendors/suppliers on procurement issues and contracts; keeps informed of all new developments relative to available resources.
• Review purchase requisitions and convert them to purchase orders with commitment dates.
• Timely review order confirmations from vendors for accuracy and the scheduled delivery dates. Communicates any issues to management.
• Manage inventory shortages, including root cause analysis and action plans.
• Manage ERP parts database, to include verifying the validity of the database for proper planning results.
• Maintains a database of ingredients and material specifications, as well as a directory of primary and alternate suppliers.
• Support the Purchasing Department’s role in fulfilling needs outlined under SQF requirements.
• Gives timely and effective communication to suppliers of forecasts and purchase requirements. Assists with negotiations of supplier pricing, terms, service agreements, and with supplier performance evaluations.
• Support cost analysis, new product development and scheduling for new product ramp ups, ongoing product change management, commodity strategies.
• Ensures all raw ingredients, packaging materials, and finished goods inventories remain accurate against MRP; Ensures that traceability of all inventories is maintained.
• Performs cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy, ensure proper stock rotation, evaluate product dating, and eliminate product losses.
• Assists in semi-annual physical inventory counts.
• Identify obsolete inventory and work with management to disposition.
• Audits engineering masters for accuracy, ensuring bill of materials reflect current formula information.
• Reviews receiving documents and verifies that the description of products received, quantity received, and lot number information are all correct before the receipt is posted into the ERP system.
• Executes the procurement of all parts, supplies, and materials necessary for daily operation, including office supplies, MRO items, and PPE items. Enters purchase orders for assigned parts and follows through to ensure orders are processed timely and delivery will be made per company needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned and assumes a shared responsibility in personal growth and development goals.
• Frequently required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Must occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Monitors the commodity market.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field and high school diploma.
• A minimum of 2 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the procedures and systems used in the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment, and services to support manufacturing. Experience using planning tools in a manufacturing ERP system.
• Computer literacy with knowledge of ERP programs, strong Microsoft Excel and math skills, and the construction and utilization of bills of material with material traceability.
• Skills required include strong analytical and organizational skills, ability to multi-task, ability to communicate effectively, self-motivated, ability to work independently and in a team.