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Sensient

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turlock · United States

Posted on 2 weeks ago

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Procurement, Sourcing and Commodity Trading

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Description
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.

As Buyer at Sensient Agricultural Ingredients, you will play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly by ensuring the right materials, equipment, and services are available at the right time. In this role, you will balance day-to-day purchasing needs with longer term planning, helping maintain strong service levels while supporting quality and cost goals. This position is based on site in a professional office environment with periodic exposure to laboratory and manufacturing plant settings.

What you’ll do:

Secure raw materials, equipment, and services needed to support plant operations
Negotiate complex contracts to achieve strong service, quality, and cost outcomes
Evaluate supplier performance and recommend improvements, including managing supplier exceptions and audits
Integrate materials planning with sales and operations planning to support efficient procurement activities
Coordinate inventory targets and support cash cycle objectives related to raw materials
Analyze current processes, recommend improvements, and implement changes
Communicate updates on raw material costs and purchasing activities to cross functional teams and leadership

What you’ll bring:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Several years of purchasing or procurement experience in a professional setting
Knowledge of accounting, inventory control, and supply chain processes
Experience working with enterprise resource planning systems
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
Analytical thinking and a results driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

What you’ll get:

Opportunity to contribute to both strategic and day-to-day procurement activities
Exposure to cross functional teams including finance, supply chain, engineering, and quality
Involvement in process improvement and supplier development initiatives
A collaborative environment that supports professional growth and development
The ability to make a direct impact on operational performance and cost management
Experience working in both office and plant environments to broaden your perspective

About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.

About Sensient Agricultural Ingredients:
Sensient Agricultural Ingredients is one of the largest producers and distributors in the world of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery, and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Agricultural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000 USD. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to, education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.

SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Turlock, CA and must reside in area or be willing to commute.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.

Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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