Schwan's Company

Description

(Overview)

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® and Bibigo Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan’s, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

Position Overview: 

We are seeking an MRO/Indirect Buyer to join our team in either Marshall, MN or Bloomington, MN! In this role you are responsible for purchasing materials, equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with prescribed purchasing regulations and procedures.  This role will have a focus on equipment, equipment parts and service contract management related to Schwan's plants and is responsible for developing, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements for capital equipment purchases, maintenance repair parts and repair and replace service contracts.

Responsibilities:

• Leads complex negotiations with key suppliers along with clear communication to internal stakeholders.
• Tracks and monitors the category for impact to pricing & supply.
• Responsible for material rates and operational impacts
• Delivers category rate and risk assessment and associated communication for their assigned materials to appropriate stakeholders
• Resolves QCD (quality, cost, delivery) issues with key customers (manufacturing, marketing, R&D, and sales).
• Monitors and tracks supplier performance, cost savings, and continuous improvement and develops and implements the solutions to address issues
• Category contract oversite and management including contract renewal and termination notice timing
• Negotiate favorable pricing, terms, FOB location, warranty limits, and price protection to obtain best value

• Accountable to drive results in Price, Rate and Risk Management, Project Execution, Raw Material Quality, Supplier Service, Supplier Product Innovation

• Key elements of the role include support holistic category management development, leading the source to pay process, managing the commercial relationships (contracts), providing negotiation/supplier relationship management expertise, and driving Total Value
• Manage discussions between vendors and engineering, operating or maintenance personnel as required or directed
• Category contract oversite and management including contract renewal and termination notice timing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Business Administration or other related field
• CPIM or CSCP certification preferred
• Years of Related Experience: 2+ years of related experience
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Intermediate PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook. Intermediate proficiency in data generation from electronic systems. Intermediate numeric analytical skills. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing via reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume. Good communication skills both verbally and in writing. The ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, achieve objectives, manage confidential information and work cooperatively in groups.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan’s Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class.

Job Type: Full-time Business Unit: Req #: 23-5600

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