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Buyer

Job Description: 

Since 1923, Sambrailo Packaging has provided innovative solutions that improve product handling to the Ag Industry, and we've done it with exceptional customer service.  In today's evolving marketplace, we strive to help customers improve their efficiency with a full spectrum of resource management services related to packaging operations; procurement and replenishment; vendor and supplier management; unit-level traceability and compliance; and packaging development, testing and qualification.

Sambrailo services our customers through our 14 facilities located in California and Mexico.  We employ over 400 team members, and proudly offer a working environment and full range of benefits that are unrivaled in our industry. 

We are currently looking for a seasoned Buyer to join our team.  The Buyer manages all aspects of procurement including vendor terms, prices and schedules - using knowledge of inventory levels, company targets, and customer requirements.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Monitors and maintains target inventory levels, both in-house and at vendor locations.
  • Reviews bills of materials for accuracy, places orders, and conducts all follow up.
  • Ensure min/max levels are maintained and adhered to.
  • Coordinates with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability and delivery schedule.
  • Expedites materials for production, stock and services as necessary. 
  • Monitors shipments to ensure on time delivery.
  • Identifies and recommends cost reduction and value enhancing opportunities to the Management Team, including the Sales Team to assist the site in meeting its overall budget and operational goals.
  • Is involved with resource planning to maintain stock levels, improve inventory turns, and manage supplier delivery performance.
  • Prepares purchase orders, solicits bid proposals, and reviews requisitions.
  • Ensures compliance with all pertinent state and federal regulations related to all packaging materials.
Skills: 
  • Active Learning / Active Listening / Critical Thinking.
  • Sound Judgment and Decision Making.
  • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and costs.
  • Ability to conduct purchasing activities towards defined goals.
  • Complex Problem Solving.
Qualifications: 

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree as well as 5+ years of purchasing experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience in corrugated, plastics or produce is desirable.
  • Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

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