Mro Buyer

**Sunrise Confections**

**About the Role**

We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at Sunrise Confections. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for evaluating suppliers and bids, negotiating pricing and terms, and identifying best value suppliers for our company.

**Key Responsibilities**

• Analyze technical data and specifications to determine equipment and contracted services needed for site-related projects.
• Conduct searches for new suppliers of goods and services, evaluate their capabilities, assess risk, and qualify as necessary.
• Evaluate equipment suppliers and negotiate purchasing agreements for equipment.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and assist in achieving yearly cost reduction targets set by the Sr CAPEX & Purchasing Manager.
• Negotiate prices and draft terms and conditions of purchase.
• Review requests for assigned materials, parts, and/or services and verify specifications with requester as necessary.
• Attend domestic and international trade shows to view and collaborate with senior management on new product listings and pulse of the industry.
• Devise, implement, and oversee procurement strategies to meet cost savings targets.
• Administer supplier and vendor contracts.
• Ensure that purchases comply with commercial, legal, and contractual obligations.
• Communicate with stakeholders regarding the nature and function of purchased equipment.
• Liaison between logistics and Finance to ensure end-to-end follow-up of purchase, delivery, and payment.

**Requirements**

• BS degree in business or engineering.
• 3 years of MRO and services experience, or equivalent.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with high-level verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, EAM, etc.
• Ability to analyze technical documents and specifications and understand critical requirements.
• Experience in food/confectionary manufacturing preferred.
• Supply chain certification (CSCP, CPIM, CFPIM) preferred.
• International purchasing experience is a plus.
• SQF/HACCP.

**What We Offer**

• Full-time position.
• Permanent contract.
• Day shift.
• Medical insurance.
• Additional vacation days or paid leave.
• Bonus for attendance.
• Bonus for productivity.
• Bonus for punctuality.

**Education**

Bachelor's degree (required).

**Language**

English (required).

**Workplace**

In-person.