Procurement Analyst/Buyer

The Procurement Analyst/Buyer is responsible for managing and coordinating materials and resources to meet company objectives, ensuring operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will be responsible for strategic and tactical procurement activities to support a growing coffee business. Working closely with our Supply Chain team, the Procurement Analyst/Buyer will ensure supply of critical packaging materials, ingredients, and equipment spare parts enabling reliable production.

• Analyst

  • Through ERP tools, inventory tracking methods, and MRP, the role will be responsible for procuring supplies to meet production needs while maintaining healthy inventory levels and working capital value.

  • Leverage same tools and supplier relationships to capture cost optimization opportunities

  • Develop supplier relationships to ensure mutual benefit while establishing a candid feedback loop on vendor performance, material quality, or price negotiations.

  • Grow our continuous improvement culture by identifying value added solutions to improve procurement process, methods, or the need for alternative supply options.

• Procurement Buyer

  • Issue purchase orders and maintain accurate purchasing records in the ERP system.

  • Manage supplier profiles within ERP.

  • Develop and maintain key material vendor relationships, utilize negotiation skills to ensure mutually beneficial business relationships.

  • Ensure needed materials are ordered and received to accommodate production schedule and overall demand plan, monitor lead times and adjust purchase or production plans as needed to ensure on-time fulfillment.)

  • Collaborate with the procurement manager to strategically source materials from most value-added suppliers. Consider supplier responsiveness, service level, MOQ requirements, payment terms, stock hold options, and cost to determine overall value.

  • Support ERP/MRP system improvements for better data accuracy and automation.

  • Follow procurement best practices and policies, as well as ensure compliance with existing SOPs and regulations

• Perform other related duties, as required. 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field. 

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in purchasing or analyst role.

• SAP experience is strongly preferred.

• Strong understanding of supply chain management concepts

• Proficiency in inventory management systems and ERP software

About Cameron's Coffee

Cameron’s Coffee is a specialty, small-batch Roastery based out of Shakopee, Minnesota with over $98MM in annual revenue and ~140 employees. The company is owned by Grupo Nutresa, Colombia’s largest Consumer Packaged Goods company and the leader in roast and ground coffee in Colombia. Grupo Nutresa has also been named the world’s most sustainable company by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Cameron’s Coffee is the U.S. platform for growth in coffee. Our coffee has one of the most robust and loved portfolios of flavors, blends and roasts. Our beans are sourced from all over the world, roasted to be uniquely “Always Smooth, Never Bitter.” Cameron’s Coffee, a fast-growing brand and B2B solutions in coffee, is embarking on another aggressive growth phase that requires additional leadership to drive and develop the organization for continued success and excellence. We are committed to providing a secure and supportive workplace environment where every team member can thrive without compromising their safety.

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