Tovala · 2 months ago
Ingredient Buyer
1021 W Adams St, Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expTovala is a food-tech company reinventing home cooking to save consumers time. The Ingredient Buyer is responsible for managing the procurement of raw ingredients to ensure timely production, collaborating with various teams to optimize inventory and vendor performance.
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Responsibilities
Review on-hand inventory and production requirements to manage daily and weekly purchasing needs, for a range of lead times and shelf lives
Communicate shortages or delays in product arrival that would affect the production schedule
Strategize the recovery plan with the Operations team to expedite or fill-in elsewhere with minimal impact to production
Provide forecasts to vendors to stay ahead to stay ahead of any potential shortages, identify challenges and provide solutions to mitigate interruptions in product acquisition. Work with the Director of Procurement and Senior Buyer(s) to secure secondary or even tertiary suppliers for high risk, essential ingredients
Review demand requirements to manage short and long term purchasing needs, working with the Inventory and Menu teams to avoid wastage and identify opportunities for process improvements
Implement and maintain a vendor performance rating system - monitor and evaluate vendor performance using key attributes (on-time/complete delivery, adherence to specifications, etc)
Real time communication of quality issues to vendors, ensuring timely follow up and solutions
Develop and maintain excellent partnerships and relationships with internal and external stakeholders, working with the Procurement Director to identify and develop processes for efficiency and value improvements
Partner with our Finance and Inventory teams to review and approve invoices, and ensure food costs are accurately captured
Integrate within the Tovala Supply Chain team and provide support and coverage to both food and packaging within the Procurement team. Follow Safety/GMP/Food Safety/Quality policies
Qualification
Required
5+ years in a food procurement role, experience in production environment or large scale catering operation preferred
Proven experience in the purchasing and buying function, with success in driving value through cost savings, process and quality improvements, and product diversification
Ability to use MSOffice, Google Suites (Drive, Sheets, Docs, etc.) to follow and create efficient and transparent electronic tools for demand planning on materials and packaging
Must be able and willing to work in refrigerated coolers (~38⁰F) and freezers (~0F)
Ability to kneel, reach, bend, and lift (up to 50 pounds) throughout the work day and to work on your feet for the entirety of the day, with or without reasonable accommodation
Benefits
Flexible paid time off (with a minimum of 15 days off you HAVE to take)
Comprehensive healthcare coverage we really invest in
401k with match
Free Tovala Smart Oven and discounted Tovala meals
Paid holidays and our winter holiday office shutdown where the offices and facilities close for a week around Christmas and New Years
Various other perks - recognition programs, continued learning stipend, casual dress code, in-office coffee, snacks and drinks, and Tovala swag
Company
Tovala
Tovala is a food-tech company that offers a meal service paired with a countertop smart oven.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$68.64MKey Investors
Left Lane CapitalFinistere VenturesTyson Ventures
2022-08-18Series C
2021-10-19Series C
2021-02-04Series C· $30M
Leadership Team
David Rabie
Founder & CEO
Taryn Aronson
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2024-05-23
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