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Company DescriptionGrupo Chilero is a leading manufacturer of authentic Hispanic seasonings, spices, marinades, and chiles, with a history dating back to 1954. Through brands like Chef Merito® and La Fiesta™, we deliver bold flavors and quality products that honor the rich culinary traditions of Hispanic cuisine. Known for our strong presence in the Hispanic grocery channel, we operate one of the most robust direct-store-delivery (DSD) networks in the industry. Guided by our values of family, innovation, and celebrating flavor, we proudly serve grocers, foodservice operators, and home cooks across the United States. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.Overall Responsibility:Execute the procurement and timely delivery of resources, equipment, supplies, products, components and raw and packaging materials needed to meet the objectives of the business at the best total cost and quality.Key Areas of Responsibility:Determine material requirements from customer sales forecast and orders, production schedules and bills of material.Obtain vendor quotes and negotiate for the best possible price.Procure materials at the highest quality, lowest possible cost, with consistent on-time delivery to meet schedules.Expedite orders and requests as needed and communicate the status to all relevant departments.Consistently update records related to items purchased, costs, delivery, quality, and inventory.Resolve non-conforming items with users and vendors to determine the root cause and take corrective action.Develop and implement material sourcing strategies.Build and maintain lasting relationships with suppliers creating mutually beneficial improvement goals for long-term growth.Develop technical expertise in commodities purchased and associated product lines.Prepare and process purchase orders for supplies, raw material, packaging and capital expenditures.Assist with the development of tools for product cost tracking and reporting.Stay abreast of market trends, changes in business practices in assigned markets, new materials entering the market, etc.May work with manufacturers or potential vendors to undertake the manufacturing of custom-designed items.Coordinate schedules for outsourced work with vendors and production control team.Assist with requests and needs for new required materials.Work closely with accounts payable to ensure that prices on invoices are accurate.Create, maintain, and analyze complex spreadsheets and reportsDevelop dashboards and automated reporting processesEnsure accuracy and integrity of data across multiple systemsCollaborate with team members to streamline workflows using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Interpret data trends and provide actionable insightsPerform other job-related duties as needed.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in business/purchasing field.Minimum 3 years of Food/Manufacturing procurement experienceProficiency in the full Microsoft Office SuiteAdvanced Excel functions, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data visualization toolsStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage datasets with a high level of accuracyExcellent attention to detail and time management skillsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Physical and Environmental 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to occasionally alternate between sitting and standing positions. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms, use hands and fingers to handle controls, computer and mouse; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, stoop, and lift as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Lifting Requirements:·       Up to 25lbs – occasionally Grupo Chilero, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, arrest record, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Grupo Chilero, LLC will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities who need accommodation to fully participate in the application process.