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Other areas of responsibility include assisting with purchasing of materials and services, implementation/management of contracts, including contract negotiation, and supporting corporate initiatives, as well approval of suppliers and inventory control.ResponsibilitiesRESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: Partner with Purchasing Manager, Plant Management and Product Management to eliminate redundancy and manage inventory, including MRO, packaging, and ingredientsDevelop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and, partnering with corporate and plant management teams, facilitate favorable supplier contract negotiated best pricingAssist with cost saving objectives by managing bids, quotes, pricing and contracts for assigned locations; support and communicate new initiatives/strategies for cost reductionsSupport purchasing standard operating proceduresAssist with Complex purchase order maintenance and initiativesEnsure reporting is accurately completed and recorded as requiredPerform additional relevant duties as assignedSupervisor ResponsibilitiesNone. 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