Purchasing Administrator

Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
vision insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Kenosha
7800 60th Avenue (Show on map)
Sep 21, 2024
Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Purchasing Administrator! We're a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role - it always comes back to this: we're a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all - and we've been making our own way ever since. Ocean Spray Cranberries is looking for a Purchasing Administrator to join our Supply Chain team! In this role, you will be responsible for assisting purchasing operations for Purchasing teams. You will process purchase orders, ensure supply availability, and conduct periodic inventories of supplies. You will also coordinate with vendors on purchasing terms and ensure vendors maintain Cooperative service standards. Additionally, you will assist Operations Purchasing teams in improving cost efficiency and monitor purchasing policies. A Day in the Life... * Responsible for the overall purchasing process at the plant for both expenses and capital items * Create and process expense purchase orders using Maximo and Ivalua * Create and process capital purchase orders using Ivalua * Function as the plant user expert regarding the Maximo system. Train plant personnel in its proper use * Monitor and enforce the plant and corporate purchasing policies * Prepare Monthly Capital Expenditure Report and Place in Service requests * Provide Utility Tracking and Analysis and develop the Annual Utility Budget * Perform other projects/duties as assigned #LI-AZ1 What We Are Looking For: * A minimum of 3 years of plant related experience. * Two to three years purchasing experience, including experience procuring manufacturing equipment * Knowledge of SAP * Exposure to Maximo or related systems. * MS Office * Excellent communication skills * Self-directed * Organized * Influential Education: Associates Degree (Required) Work Experience: At least 3 Years of Experience Benefits: Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Health savings account Flexible spending account Life and accident insurance Employee assistance program Telehealth services Fertility benefits Transgender benefits 1:1 health coaching and more 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end Short-Term Incentive/Performance bonuses Flexible scheduling options Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment) Holiday pay for 12 holidays Career development and growth opportunities Tuition/Education assistance programs Access to LinkedIn Learning Scholarship programs for children of employees Parental leave Bright Horizons Family Solutions - Back-up care, tutoring, etc. Adoption assistance Bereavement leave Up to $300 fitness reimbursement Up to $300 massage reimbursement Employee appreciation events Employee discounts Charitable giving Who We Are: You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what's better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future. Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values: Grower Mindset - We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future. Sustainable Results - Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners. Integrity Above All - We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other Inclusive Teamwork - We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.