Olam International is a globally integrated supply chain manager, processor and trader of soft commodities, and is responsible for 23,000 full-time employees from 65 different countries supporting agri-businesses across the world. This has enabled us to build a leadership position in many businesses including cocoa, coffee, cashew, rice and cotton.
Our people are the architects of our future, transforming our culture into a unifying force for our global businesses.
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Strategic Buyer to join our Procurement Team in Fresno, CA.
Your main focus as a Senior Strategic Buyer is to support the procurement function at a strategic level to help achieve objectives required to aid production of existing and new product development.
You will report to the Director of Procurement and will support the whole procurement team in order to achieve targets set. You will ensure that the procurement team is kept at the forefront of daily activities and support all members of the procurement and supply chain teams.
As the Senior Strategic Buyer you will form an integral part of the SVI Procurement function in the achievement of operational objectives. With a strong solid background in purchasing and supply chain management, you will take a proactive approach in reviewing current systems and procedures, making recommendations, and implementing changes. This role is key to leading the Company forward in securing quality suppliers of materials and services covering price delivery and quality targets.
- Minimum 7 years of strategic procurement and material sourcing.
- BA/BS Degree from an accredited College or University, Degree in Supply Chain Management or Materials Engineering is preferred.
- SAP experience desirable.
- Experience with MS Office applications: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project Management.
- Must be able to problem solve and handle multiple tasks effectively.
- Ability to drive aggressive implementation plans and schedules.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at any level.
- Strong analytical, research and negotiation skills.
- Experienced in creation, negotiation, and administration of contracts.
- Must have strong organizational skills.
- Strong business acumen required.
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- Foster close working relationships with associated departments and plants.
- Identify new vendors, agree terms and negotiate supply agreements where appropriate, including discount structures and volume rebates.
- Ensure materials and services are purchased at the most competitive prices, and delivered on time for production.
- Establish strategic relationships with key vendors who are aligned to the company’s needs.
- Review buyer function and its methodology, and identify and implement improvements.
- Continually improve procurement methods to drive down external spending.
- Develop hedging strategies and manage inflation rate.
- Perform vendor visits domestically. Such visits may be at a very short notice.
- Control several of the company’s external vendors with particular emphasis on the purchase of materials and services.
- Handle other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management.
- Complete involvement, specifically with the technical and sales departments, on the evaluation of new and existing materials and their successful integration to the production end of the business, including identifying current and future trends in the global market place.
- Stringent material control is required to assure company targets are met, including spending, scrap, inventory levels, etc.
