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Procurement Buyer

Company Description

Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, Valentine Enterprises, Inc. (VEI) has been in business since 1972. We specialize in developing and packaging powdered supplements for some of the world’s largest and most well-known food and supplement marketers. Our experience in producing more than 1,500 products offers unsurpassed expertise in developing today’s most in-demand products. VEI does not manufacture its’ own brand. Each product is manufactured to be customer specific and proprietary.

As a contract and private label manufacturer, Valentine Enterprises Lawrenceville facility is a 300,000 square feet state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This facility is equipped for contract blending, filling, bulk fills and flexible packaging solutions. In addition, VEI staffs a full product development lab that excels in flavor profiles and custom formulation, making each product precise and unique.

It is the policy of Valentine Enterprises, Inc., not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.

We are a drug free workplace and a nicotine/tobacco free campus.

Job Description

FIRE YOUR BOSS AND COME WORK FOR US! We are looking for someone to join our Procurement team as a Buyer. You will be responsible for source selection and procurement functions directly associated with the company's needs for indirect materials and services, fixed assets and tooling, and select production materials and services, while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to VEI’s policies and procedures.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and freight charges for current raw materials.
Place Purchase Orders for ingredients and packaging as required by the MRP report.
Update price changes for ingredients and packaging in ERP System once approved by Upper Management.
Fill in for another Buyer(s) as needed.
Communicate issues with material shortages to all necessary departments.
Meet with suppliers for face-to-face negotiations.
Assist QC and R&D Departments obtain required documentation on raw materials and components.
Work with supply chain personnel on the return of obsolete and/or out of specification products.
Execute Purchase orders for other departments from approved Purchase Requisitions
Work with A/P on price/QTY/ split order Discrepancies.
Work with Suppliers and Freight Carriers to combine LTL shipments.
Interaction daily with Suppliers on missing documents, shipment delays, and customer requirements.
Provide Procurement and/or Scheduling with concerns/ updates/ inquiries daily.
Work with Receiving Department to research and provide direction when paperwork is inconsistent.
Comply with all safety and SOP procedures.
Adhere to VEI Attendance Policy.

Non- Essential Functions:

Assist with the R&D department for sample requests of raw materials.
Assist in training new employees in the Procurement department.
Assist sourcing new raw materials and components for R&D.
Assist sourcing better options for current raw materials and components: lower cost/ shorter lead time/ lower freight/ better quality.

This is not a 100% remote position.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience and Skills

2+ years’ experience manufacturing exp.in purchasing, utilizing buying methods and tactics.
Experience using a computer to complete computerized system transactions in a timely and accurate manner.
Proficient in the use of ERP/MRP systems
Proficient of Microsoft Office (specifically Excel & Outlook)
Must have intermediate knowledge and skill adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing multiple cells of an Excel worksheet.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in business, Purchasing, or Supply Chain
Experience in a cGMP environment preferred.
Intermediate knowledge and experience using pivot tables in Excel.
Experience in Planning
APICS training and / or Purchasing certification a plus.

Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Essential Functions Cognitive (Reasoning): Apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions, in books, manuals, and mathematical or visual.

Essential Functions Mathematics: Perform ordinary arithmetic, algebraic, and geometric procedures in standard, practical applications.

Essential Functions Communication (Speech & Composition): Expression of a level to communicate fluently with employees, customers, and others to obtain and provide complex information. Vocalize and explain detailed data and problem-solve, both in-person and by telephone. Capable of interpretation of technical materials, oral presentation of reports and able to adapt vocabulary, tone and content for listener. Comprehension and expression of a level to routinely draft narrative information, compose routine correspondence on own initiative, make comprehensive notes. May involve a large volume of such composition.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee will occasionally, lift up to 15 pounds, carry up to 45 pounds, reach over shoulder, stand, kneel, repeatedly bend, climb using legs only, and have acute vision. Employee will frequently use fingers and both hands which may be compensated using an acceptable prostheses, have extended sitting, walking, have the ability for rapid mental or well-developed coordination simultaneously, peripheral vision, depth vision, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades, smell and have routine hearing ability. Employee will continuously have reading with attention to detail and seeing activities near and far.

Environmental Factors: Employee will occasionally be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, solvents, slippery or uneven walk, working around machinery with moving parts, working with sharp instruments, cleaning supplies/abrasives, working irregular hours, be exposed to vibration and work alone. Employee will frequently work with others and continuously work in an inside environment.

Travel: No travel required.

Additional Information

Valentine Enterprises, Inc. (VEI) is very excited that you may have the opportunity to join us. We wanted to take a few moments to share some information about this great organization. If you are looking for a growing company that still has that family feel to it, then we are the company for you. Come grow with us!

Please take a moment to review the information below and get excited about the team you may be joining!

What Does VEI do? That’s a great question! We specialize in developing and packaging powdered supplements for some of the world’s largest and most well-known food and supplement marketers.

About VEI: Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, VEI has been in business since 1972. Our experience in producing more than 1,500 products offers unsurpassed expertise in developing today’s most in-demand products. VEI does not manufacture its’ own brand. Each product is manufactured to be customer specific and proprietary.

VEI employs over 300 employees at their Lawrenceville, GA location.

Commitment to Talent: VEI is a fast growing company. To maintain their growth strategy, VEI is committed to hiring the best talent the market can offer. VEI’s goal is to introduce new talent to the company and culture, grow that talent into highly productive employees and hire the best talent into the VEI family.

VEI is looking for employees that have a positive attitude, strong desire to do what is right, and a commitment to productivity and quality.

Got Benefits? – VEI Does! Eligibility & Details as of 2024: Active employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in the VEI’s Benefits Program. You may also enroll your eligible dependents for coverage under the same plans you choose for yourself.

Generally, you are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment: