Purchasing Clerk - Onsite/No Remote
Company: Steeped Coffee
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: June 24, 2022
Job Description:
PURCHASING CLERKCompany Description: Steeped Coffee is the new
standard in single-serve coffee. Steeped, Inc. is operating in the
high-growth specialty coffee and single-serve coffee spaces and
uses innovation to bring these two markets together for the first
time. Steeped is located in Scotts Valley, CA (in the Santa Cruz
area) and has developed a proprietary single-serve coffee method
that is brewed in bags (similar to tea) and is entirely made from
fully compostable materials. Steeped sells directly under the
Steeped Coffee brand to B2C and B2B customers, while also licensing
the Steeped Brewing Method and technology to a growing list of
national and international coffee roasters and other private label
partners.We are a Benefit Corporation and a Certified B Corp that
is focused on Purpose Beyond Profit. We believe that business can
be done without compromise. Our Mission includes being good
stewards of the planet and loving people. All of our current
packaging is sustainable, and our coffee is ethically sourced and
directly traded - yet we are always searching for new ways to
improve and innovate.The -Purchasing Clerk Position is a key
position in our Production Operations Department. This individual
is responsible for managing all tasks related to the procurement of
ingredients, packaging, finished goods, supplies, services,
capital, and non-capital items/projects. The Procurement Buyer
executes all purchasing activities and associated communications
and recordkeeping.Department Structure: Reports to the Purchasing
ManagerESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Execution of
Purchasing Activities
- Executes the purchasing of ingredients, packaging, and
commodities on time to assure a continuous supply of safe
ingredients while optimizing procured volumes to minimize total
carrying costs and manage the risk of obsolescence versus supply
shortage
- Execute drop-ship orders and associated recordkeeping
- Support the team with requesting shipping and freight quotes
when needed
- Execute subcontracting purchase orders with strategic
partnersCommunication and Collaboration
- Collaborate cross-functionally in the areas of responsibility
to support the Company's objectives and values
- Develop and maintain good communication processes with all
other organizations and departments within the supply chain
- Maintain records of purchasing activities to provide clear
information to Plant Operations Procurement Manager and Sales
Teams
- Utilize industry networks to identify industry trends and
contribute to improving procurement strategiesChampioning Safety &
Quality
- Ensures incoming goods comply with SQF-approved supplier
program, as established, including confirmation of Certificate of
Analysis (COA) and receiving protocols per company policy &
associated quality programs to ensure food safety. -
- Support Steeped's Supplier Verification process through
correspondence and record managementRecord Keeping, Reporting, &
Deliverables
- All records must be maintained accurately, legibly, in a timely
manner and should be maintained and distributed in an organized
fashion
- Report on financial metrics and associated KPIs for the
performance of vendors to the Purchasing Manager
- Update documented procedures and policies to reflect any
changes to the process, as needed, with approval from the
Purchasing Manager
- Perform other duties as assignedQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: -To
perform this job successfully, an individual must be computer savvy
to complete and manage each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential
functions.Minimum Requirements
- Excellent computer literate
- Strong systems skills, including proficiency with integrated
software applications, Google Suite, Spreadsheets, and Apps
- ERP/MRP experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable delivering frequent written and oral feedback
- Ability to work well autonomously and within a team
- Ability to communicate with team members at all levels
- Excellent internal and external customer service skills
- Flexible and able to manage with varying timelinesPreferred
Experience
- Knowledge of procurement process or sourcing -
- Entrepreneurial mindsetJob Type -
- Full-time, non-exempt, M-F
- Located in Scotts Valley, CAEducation
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience -Required work
authorization
- United StatesCOVID-19 ResponseAs this uncertain time unfolds,
we feel it's important to let you know the health and well-being of
our community, our employees, and our partners is at the forefront
of every decision we make.Physical requirements include but are not
limited to
- The ability to sit & stand for long periods of time (4-6
hours).
- Perform regular light work (10-20 pounds of exertion).
- Two-story building w/out elevator (accommodations can be made
if needed)Work Environment: This job operates in a professional
office/warehouse environment. This job description intends to
provide a representative summary of the major duties and
responsibilities to be performed. It should be noted, therefore,
that associates may be requested to perform job-related tasks other
than those specifically presented in this job description.
Keywords: Steeped Coffee, Las Vegas , Purchasing Clerk - Onsite/No Remote, Professions , Las Vegas, Nevada
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