Buyer II (Finance)

About Us:
Trilliant Food & Nutrition is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer of premium coffees and powdered beverages, proudly headquartered in Little Chute, Wisconsin. With a legacy rooted in quality, innovation, and service, Trilliant delivers branded and private label solutions across retail, foodservice, and e-commerce channels.

Horseshoe Beverage Company, based in Neenah, WI, is a leading ready-to-drink beverage manufacturer dedicated to delivering an exceptional beverage experience. By combining industry-leading talent, cutting-edge equipment, and a vertically integrated supply chain, we drive innovation and consistently deliver the highest quality products to our customers--first and fast.

Our brand portfolio includes Victor Allen's®, Dutch Bros® beverages and Nurri™, our better-for-you protein beverage line. We are passionate about beverages - and about building a team that's just as energized. We invite you to explore opportunities at Trilliant or Horseshoe, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings.

Our Core Values:

Position Overview:
Execution of purchasing functions across both businesses. Includes the execution of purchases and purchasing projects for all direct and/or indirect materials and services through national or regional purchasing agreements or understandings. Possesses abilities and knowledge to perform the following duties and responsibilities: management of supply related issues. This individual will also support the holistic Supply Chain/Operations functions from demand, plan, schedule, inventory, which entails interacting with the Customer Service, inventory management, and interacting with other Supply Chain Functions such as Planning or Logistics and Operations/Engineering Teams.


Key Responsibilities:

Managing material requirements planning (MRP) and data maintenance best practices for buyers
Managing the work breakdown structure (WBS) and work authorization setup.
Manage suppliers' key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure targets are reached for cost, service, and quality levels across all operating centers.
Keeping a close eye on the market to identify trends and remain proactive. i.e. port strikes
Decision-making based on data analysis.
Helping manage multiple projects transitions, i.e. NACP
Quoting purchase and manage shipping logistics for everything related to operations
Working with senior management on requests for proposals (RFP) and requests for quotations (RFQ) for Capex Projects
Receiving, reviewing bid and RFP documents and Capex purchase orders to maintain department policy and regulation compliance:

· Create capex approved PO in ERP System
· Create PDF's of each vendor quote and PO's and save to designated folders in shared drive
· Manage capex PO by changing payment terms, delivery dates, pricing and other fields within the PO once prompted by the manager of that project
· Other Capex PO duties and responsibilities not limited to the above

Preparing cost-benefit analysis reports for review by managers: i.e. preprint program
Negotiating favorable procurement contracts with selected vendors and suppliers.
Documenting processes and generating monthly supply cost reports.
Monitoring the company's demand for products to avoid supply shortages.
Assists with executing local procurement strategies, contracts and supplier relationship management strategies in close collaboration with stakeholders and within the framework established
Utilizes and optimize the requisition to payment and ordering process and procedures
Collaborates with peers and leaders to continuously improve processes in compliance with the
Procurement infrastructure standards
Assists with sourcing and executing purchases for all indirect materials or services not otherwise contractually covered (local purchases, non-agreement purchases, unique materials)
Coordinates RFQ process with suppliers and, working with supported sites, determines best total cost of ownership
Monitors and reviews pricing from suppliers
Interfaces with other departments to help select appropriate materials or services
Assists with resolving supply, pricing, quality, delivery, and any other issues with suppliersIdentifies, evaluates, and reports cost take out opportunities, sharing relevant information within the team.
Collaborates with other buyers to improve purchasing processes
Performs administrative duties as required, i.e., maintain files, records, and internal systems
Partner with and provide back-up coverage for agents at other locations as needed.
Participates in special projects as assigned.
Supports continuous improvement in Procurement excellence opportunities.
Uninterrupted and efficient flow of requested materials and services through utilization of lean processes and automation
Build supplier loyalty through positive engagement and service excellence
Maintain processes, standards, and metrics to support the customer-centric organization
Support technology and innovative service solutions to maintain an "ease of doing business" environment
Partner with Operations/Supply Chain to ensure a world class customer experience
Monitor any credit holds from suppliers and work with A/P to remedy the issue
Provides rotational, on-call support during weekends, ensuring availability for urgent needs or issues

Qualifications:

Superior analytical skills, troubleshooting and judgment skills.
Attention to detail and Strong planning and organization
Strong PC skills using Microsoft Office Suite - Mastery level Excel skills
Demonstrated strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
Capable of presenting information to all levels of management with supporting analysis and assumptions.
In depth knowledge and experience with various ERP systems, implementation teams, and/or designated power-user.
Ability to work in a high volume atmosphere and the ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Strong Results driven with strong multitasking skills in a fast paced high growth environment.
Strong sense of urgency and self-starter

Experience:

3-5 years procurement/supply chain experience, emphasis on sourcing and/or procurement, supply chain related disciplines: planning, scheduling, IBP, and strong analytical skills. Experience in a consumer products business selling through the retail channel a plus.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required in business, supply chain, or operations. Experience with Integrated planning systems such as ERP is preferred.

Hours and Pay:
· Position is a straight 5-day week, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, and will be based at our facility in Little Chute, WI. We offer a competitive base pay rate and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.

Physical and Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, use hands to type data, use a personal computer and telephone.
Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mental demands include multi-tasking, decision making, problem solving, comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, and synthesizing data.
Potential for exposure to chemicals, heights, loud noises, mechanical equipment, wet environments, and other potential hazards exist.

Safety Statement:
· At TRILLIANT and HORSESHOE, safety is every employee's first responsibility. We expect all employees to adhere to all safety practices, have the moral courage to stop other individuals from performing unsafe acts, and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Disclosures:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Responsible for following food safety/regulatory policies and procedures, executing responsibilities as identified in standard operating procedures, and reporting food safety/regulatory concerns to the Production or Quality Manager.
Trilliant Food & Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage Company are Drug Free Workplaces. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
Trilliant Food and Nutrition and Horseshoe Beverage participate in the E-Verify process.
EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at HR@trilliantfood.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Trilliant Food and Nutrition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The principles of the OECD and UN have been taken into consideration and used as guidance in our human rights practices and procedures.