About the Role
Synear Foods USA LLC is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join our team in Los Angeles. This role involves assisting in negotiating prices and contracts with suppliers, evaluating supplier performance, and performing value analysis of alternative products and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in negotiating prices and contracts with suppliers and evaluate supplier performance
- Perform value analysis of alternative products and suppliers
- Develop tools and reports for decision making on products plan to be purchased
- Assist in supply chain audits and periodic and special inventory cycle counts
- Define and create department standard operating procedures (SOPs) in planning, procurement, and logistics
- Train first line team members on procurement processes
- Analyze market trends and implement new processes that reduce cost and risk
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement supply chain roadmaps
- Oversee hiring, training, coaching, and disciplinary actions of department staff
- Expand supply channels and supervise procurement personnel
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, experience in supply chain management, and the ability to analyze market trends. Excellent communication and leadership abilities are essential for training team members and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Experience in the food industry and knowledge of lean manufacturing principles are highly valued.