Safe Foods a Division of Fortrex · 2 hours ago
Strategic Procurement Specialist
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSafe Foods, a division of Fortrex, is a leader in food safety solutions in the food processing industry. The Strategic Procurement Specialist will be responsible for analyzing procurement costs, developing cost reduction strategies, and negotiating contracts with key suppliers to ensure favorable terms and conditions.
AgricultureBiotechnologyFood and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Rachel Honan
Responsibilities
Analyzing and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies
Evaluating sourcing procedures and presenting improvement strategies to senior management for approval
Driving purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market trends
Identifying the suppliers that are most important to the success of the company and negotiating long-term contracts that set out prices, quality standards, cost-reduction targets, delivery timescales, and commercial terms and conditions
Participating in strategic planning meetings to align procurement goals with company objectives
Developing policies and procedures for the procurement process
Establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and other stakeholders
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be 18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or General Education Equivalent (“GED”)
5+ years of sourcing and procurement experience in the chemical industry
Thorough understanding of vendor and supply chain management including procurement processes, systems, and regulations
Ability to apply critical thinking skills as well as draw conclusions and prepare accurate reports of results
Exemplary prioritization and multitasking skills
Skilled knowledge of contract law, vendor management & project management principles
Proficient Microsoft Office products: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Able to work independently and in a fast paced, team environment
Skilled knowledge in budget/resource management
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business with emphasis on Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Certification in Procurement or Supply Chain Management (e.g., CSCP, CPSM)
Familiarity with using ERP systems, managing budgets & vendors
Benefits
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Basic Life Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
401k Retirement Plan
Paid Holidays (varies by location)
Paid Vacation
Employee Assistance Program (“EAP”)
Training & Development Opportunities
Company
Safe Foods a Division of Fortrex
Safe Foods is a division of Fortrex and offers superior chemical solutions, intervention processing aids, innovative equipment, and real-time analytics software to food processing partners around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-08-09Acquired
Leadership Team
Carl Rosenbaum
Chairman
Recent News
2024-11-29
2024-11-29
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