At Ole, our mission is to produce the finest Authentic Mexican inspired products with an unwavering commitment to quality and freshness. We believe that holding a seat at your dinner table is the ultimate compliment, and we strive to help families create wholesome, fun, and authentic eating experiences. JOB PURPOSE:
- Develop purchasing strategies and oversee the purchasing team in their daily activities of sourcing suppliers and purchasing products, equipment, and services.
- This Position will also oversee receiving and inventory stock. With the purpose of making sure all the procurement, receiving and inventory stock processes are being implemented correctly, furthermore into the payment processing.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Bachelors Degree in Business or related.
- High School Diploma or GED
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- 4+ Years altogether of Procurement, inventory & receiving experience
- 4+ Years of experience managing and leading a team.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)
- Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Mathematical knowledge.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Developing and implementing purchasing strategies.
- Managing daily purchasing, Receiving and inventory activities, supervising staff, and allocating tasks.
- Managing supplier relations and negotiating contracts, prices, timelines, etc.
- Maintaining the supplier database, purchase records, and related documentation.
- Coordinating with inventory control to determine and manage inventory needs.
- Managing the procurement for manufacturing equipment and machinery.
- Ensuring that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications.
- Preparing cost estimates and managing budgets.
- Working to improve purchasing systems and processes.
- Training new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong critical thinking and negotiation skills.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently.