Milk- Creams Buyer - Upfield

About Flora Food Group

We offer consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids and cheeses. We hold leadership positions in many of the 100 countries we operate in, with iconic brands including Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.  

Global branded food champion Flora Food Group, offers the next generation of delicious, natural, nutritious food. Our products are more affordable and more sustainable than their dairy equivalents.  

TheMilk Buyerworks with suppliers to ensure all required ingredients, packaging and supplies are on

order or in stock. This includes gathering information regarding annual purchase volumes and dollars

on core purchases and utilizing MRP to determine purchase requirements. TheMilk Buyerissues and

follows-up on purchase orders and reviews purchase volumes versus contracted quantities on

ingredients and packaging.

Key Accountabilities:


•Issue purchase orders for direct all items being used in Production.

•Negotiate pricing when needed and ensure that all ordered items will bedelivered in a

timely and accurate fashion from suppliers. In addition, act as primary point of contact for

our suppliers and ensure that any issues are quickly and effectively communicated.

•Regularly monitor MRP and ERP systems to ensure all required items are on order or in

inventory.

•Maintain MRP system by regularly reviewing and updating item card information: lead

times, order multiples, minimum and maximum order quantities, etc.

•Obtain all necessary information from suppliers to complete thelogistics process and serve

as backup to the Inventory Control Specialist as needed.

•Manage returns and claims with vendors.

•Collect all necessary information and documentation from suppliers to facilitate item

creation.

•Work alongside Inventory and Production Planning groups to ensure optimal levels of

inventory are maintained.

•Collaborate with manager and Corporate Sourcing team on strategic purchasing initiatives.

•Work with suppliers to ensure all material information is available for Quality Assurance

review and approval.

•Contact suppliers by telephone and email to keep up-to-date on opportunities for

efficiencies and improvements.

•Regularly review actual purchases versus contract amounts to determine contract variance.

Keep manager informed of potential issues resulting from exceeding or not meeting

contracted amounts.


Professional Skills:


Competencies

•Performs workwithoutdirect supervision

•Handlestechnical and organizationalissues and problems

•Possessesexperiencedknowledge of subject matter

•Strong verbal, written, andpresentation skills to communicate effectively with immediate team

and peers

•Analytical and problem-solving skills

•Ability to work well in collaborative group environments

•Strong attention to detail and organization

•Intermediate knowledge of andexperience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and

SAP CMMS

•Lead Like an Owner

oManages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and

effectively communicates safety incidents

oProvides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects

oMakes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions

oSkilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short

term wins

oMakes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success

oLeads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer

oMakes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over

departmental/individual goals

•Innovate

oContinuously evaluates existingprograms and processes, and develops new initiatives to

increase efficiency and reduce waste

oCreates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous

improvement

oCommunicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed

when managing change

•Find a Way

oDemonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information

oEffectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates

oWorks effectively with departments, vendors, andcustomers to achieve organizational success

oIdentifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways

•Empowered to be Great

oMakes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on

technical expertise

oEngages in long term talent planning

oProvides opportunities for the development of all direct reports

oUnderstands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams

•Minimum Required:

oBachelor's Degree in Engineering or BusinessAdministration or vocational studies

•Preferred:

oMaster's Degree.

Experience Required:



•Minimum Qualifications:

o6 Years–Experience in Field or similarmanufacturing environment

o6 Years–Experience in Position

o6 Years–Experience managing people/projects

Experience may include a combination of work experience and education

•Preferred Qualifications:

o10+ Years–Experience in Field or similarmanufacturing environment

o10+ Years–Experience working in Position

o10+ Years–Experience managing people/projects

•Prefer:

oExperience inTPM/WCM

oHigh level of technical troubleshooting ability in allequipmentareasincluding

automation

oExperience with Process Safety Management (PSM) a plus

Travel:

(Please make it clear if the job will require travel within the country or abroad and give an idea of how often the candidatewill

need to be away from home.)

As perjob/site requirements

Contacts:

(Please list any internal and external contacts arising from the job.)

Internal:

▪National, Regional and Group Engineering Management

▪Site management teams

External:

•Engineering Contractors

•LocalAuthorities and Government Bodies

We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Flora Food Group is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.  

Flora Food Group is an employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and equal opportunities for all. We recruit based only on values, qualifications, performance, skills, behaviours, experience, and knowledge. We ensure job advertisements are free from unintentional bias.  

No personal characteristics should be a barrier to joining Flora Food Group. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or other personal characteristics.