Procurement Specialist

Procurement SpecialistDepartment:OfficeLocation:Decatur, ARAbout the Wellness Pet CompanyThe Wellness Pet Company crafts and produces premium natural pet food, treats, and dental chews. We believe that natural, premium nutrition focused on proven health outcomes is the foundation of creating a mutual wellbeing for pets and their families. As a community of people, Wellies are positively obsessed about how to win for pets and their parents. We believe in the difference we make every single day, and we know that when we work collaboratively, Wellies are unstoppable Not only in providing the best nutrition to pets, but in building a better tomorrow for pets, their parents, and the world.Your #lifeatwellnesspetWhen you join Wellness Pet, you join a team whose aligned values and purpose create a unique and exciting place to work every day. Join us on our adventure to fulfill a life of wellbeing together with pets and their parents. Come for a walk with us today!Our Decatur manufacturing facility is committed to nutritional innovation, product quality, and safety. To ensure our product quality, we control the entire manufacturing process in Decatur, from consistent quality checks on all raw materials coming into the plant, to the shipment of our finished product to customers. Our employees take pride in the natural products we produce for the pets who depend on us. We offer our employees a positive, friendly work environment where you can grow your skills, competitive pay, and excellent benefits - Come for a walk with us today!Why Work for Wellness PetWe care about the wellbeing of our people, their families and their pets. So we treat every Wellie to a comprehensive benefits package full of extras to support their health, pets, passions, and professional Development. More information about our benefits can be found on ourwebsite (https://www.wellnesspet.com/#join-our-pack) .The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.Position SummaryThe Procurement Specialist ensures that the company's materials and products meet all of their specifications. They locate key suppliers and negotiate purchasing agreements with them on behalf of clients to get higher quality goods at the lowest prices possible.Duties & Responsibilities:

Devising and using fruitful procurement and sourcing strategies

Discovering profitable suppliers and initiate procurement partnerships

Negotiating with external vendors to secure advantageous terms

Approve the ordering of necessary goods and services.

Finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries.

Developing procurement strategies that are inventive and cost-effective.

Sourcing and engaging reliable suppliers and vendors.

Negotiating with suppliers and vendors to secure advantageous terms.

Reviewing existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility.

Building and maintaining long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers.

Approving purchase orders and organizing and confirming delivery of goods and services.

Performing risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.

Controlling the procurement budget and promoting a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs.

Overseeing and managing the IT systems that track shipments, inventory, and the supply of goods.

Preparing procurement reports.

Job Duties as Assigned

Workplace Safety

Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.

Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies

Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries

Quality & Food Safety

Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor.

Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements

Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies

Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.

Position Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate using the English language.

Ability to work in an environment which includes frequent exposure to elements such as odor, noise, heat, cold, dust and chemicals.

Demonstrate mechanical aptitude.

Must be familiar with use of hand tools.

Good verbal and mathematical capability at a high school level.

Ability to read and understand process operating procedures.

Familiarity with computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

3-5 Year Experience

Applicable Degree

The Wellness Pet Company is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status.#LI-JB1