Arizona Custom Blends is a full-service manufacturer of nutraceutical powders and capsules. Our state-of-the-art, manufacturing facility located in Tempe, AZ is an NSF cGMP certified facility with the ability to manufacture organic, kosher, and halal products.
We are privately owned with a small management team dedicated to effective and impactful service for our clients and a positive, growth-oriented culture for our employees.
We are looking for a Procurement Manager to handle the purchasing and sourcing needs including raw materials, components, consumables, office supplies, and equipment. A working knowledge of nutraceutical ingredients and knowledge of SAP Business One/BatchMaster ERP are preferred. The position is in Tempe and can not be remote.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Timely procurement of all materials.
- Issue purchase orders to suppliers and obtaining delivery confirmations.
- Solicit recommendations from suppliers for substitute items; obtaining approval for substitute items from Sales and Quality departments.
- Send and evaluate Requests For Information and Request For Quotes from vendors.
- Create and maintain good relationships with suppliers.
- Negotiate supplier terms and product availability; when market has shortages, find alternative sources or solutions to provide quick delivery options and provide cost advantages.
- Negotiate appropriate contracts for pricing and supply; set blanket POs in place to maintain and support material demand.
- Use problem solving to resolve procurement issues and maintain production time schedules.
- Ensure the supplier and ingredient databases are up-to-date and accurate.
- Manage inbound freight of materials by obtaining quotes, scheduling deliveries, and resolving freight claims.
- Manage supplier qualification program.
- Manage all returns to suppliers and negotiate appropriate credits.
- Manage Procurement KPIs and address supplier deficiencies.
- Other duties as assigned.
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
You likely embody these characteristics if:
- You are a problem solver and aren’t dependent on others to tell you how to move forward
- You are self-motivated to produce agreed-upon results
- You do what you say you will and own up to when you fall short
- You have an attitude of continuous improvement focusing on solutions versus dwelling on problems
- You communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- You approach life with optimism and see the good in situations and people
- You are tech-savvy and aren’t afraid to learn a new platform or process
- You make decisions with the interest of the company, client, and team members in mind