Procurement Operations - Buyer/Supply Planner Job at ACH Food Companies, Inc., Oakbrook Terrace, IL

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  • ACH Food Companies, Inc.
  • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

Job Description

Who We Are:

ACH Food Companies, Inc. (ACH) is a prominent consumer packaged goods company. In North America, we market, sell, and manufacture a premier branded portfolio of cooking oils and baking ingredients and foodservice brands in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

As the U.S. division of Associated British Foods (ABF), a $20 billion-dollar global food business, we have the backing and resources of one of the world’s largest food companies, which empowers us to deliver consistent innovation and sustained growth.

We encourage an entrepreneurial spirit, where people have the autonomy to create and deliver within their business.

The Role:

This position is responsible for the procurement of non-commodity items (packaging, ingredients, production supplies) used in the manufacturing process. Duties include ensuring that product price, product quality and vendor services meets the needs and requirements of the ACH plant and the business. This position will also manage the company P- Card program and ensure compliance to the program policies and procedures.

What You’ll Do:

Responsibilities for managing the procurement of non-commodity items:

  • Supplier Management – ability to build beneficial relationships while holding suppliers accountable to meet our supply, quality, and competitive pricing needs.
  • First escalation point for supplier issues.
  • Develop and keep track of supplier scorecards to be used in supplier review meetings.
  • Support supplier quality management program.
  • Work directly with A/P, Finance, Suppliers and Stakeholders to collect necessary documents for New Vendor setups.
  • Identifies cost, innovation, and productivity improvements.
  • Collaboratively engaged with plant leadership team as the procurement liaison
  • Interfaces with other ACH departments including Plant Operations, Planning, Finance, Product Development, and Quality.
  • Work closely with corporate Sourcing Lead to ensure effective, efficient requisition to pay transactional support
  • Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
  • Provides supplementary data to support budget preparation.
  • Collaborates with or leads teams to maintain or enhance the current business objectives, such as cost management and inventory control.
  • Support site working capital improvements in partnership with corporate working capital program.
  • ERP Management – maintain accurate ERP data related to purchasing and materials and train others on relevant functions, subject matter for new ERP system for the procurement function.

Responsible for scheduling incoming materials to the plant:

  • Issuing po’s and amendments to vendors for incoming production material needs.
  • Maintain receiving schedule for incoming materials
  • ERP contract & price maintenance and reconciling invoices for all non- commodity items (packaging, ingredients, production supplies).
  • Working with plant and vendors for the return of materials and issuance of credits.
  • Working with vendors to adjust incoming material schedules to accommodate changes in timing or quantity – researching & reconciling inventory.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, Finance or another related field. Minimum of three to five years of work experience within purchasing or other similar supply chain role may be substituted.
  • Advanced SAP skills/experience, Excel, Word, PowerPoint

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive PPO Medical Plan
  • Dental Insurance
  • Free Vision Insurance
  • 401K Matching Program
  • Parental Leave
  • Onsite Gym
  • Flexible Hours
  • Work from Home Options

Salary Range:

  • Starting Salary Range: $83,600 - $105,945. This includes the starting base pay range . Exact compensation will vary based on candidates' qualifications, job related knowledge and experience and specific location.

  • Variable Pay is included in compensation package yet not part of base salary range.

Benefits:

Employees at ACH Food Companies, Inc. enjoy a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support you throughout your employment. ACH offers a choice of two PPO medical plans with low deductibles and dental coverage. Vision and Life Insurance are provided at no charge. Employees have the opportunity to elect additional life insurance as a well as participate in a 401(k) with a company matching contribution.

“All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.”

ACH is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring a diverse, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.

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