Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Location
Woodinville, WA | United States
Job description
Job Description:
A Buyer job in Paterson, Washington or Woodinville, Washington is available at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). In this role, you will be responsible for the acquisition of goods and services in support of company requirements. The Buyer is responsible for the replenishment and inventory management of multiple packaging commodities, as well as execute department and company-wide initiative and adherence to SMWE policies and procedures. This job is full time.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company that is proud to call the greater Seattle area our home. We are a collection of distinctive wine estates and maker of some of the finest wines in the world because we value our vineyards and the art of winemaking. This focus has resulted in our ability to offer our consumers extraordinary and distinctive wines from some of the best regions in the world.
Buyer job responsibilities include:
• Leverage enterprise resource planning (ERP) to manage supply and replenishment into wineries and distribution centers to support production. Maintain adequate inventory and safety stock levels while minimizing material obsolescence.
• Manage SKU ramp up/ramp down associated with packaging changes.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and resolve lead time, delivery, quality, and pricing issues and work cross functionally to resolve.
• Identify materials for write-off, work with accounting and warehouse for approvals and disposal.
• Develop effective internal and supplier relationships/partnerships to drive business results.
• Generate and implement cost reduction opportunities to meet annual cost savings objectives. Identify and champion inventory reduction initiatives.
• Accurate and timely maintenance of item master, monthly open orders report, supplier performance metrics, and purchase price variance reports as needed.
Position Requirements:
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in a purchasing role, including replenishment planning/ buying and supplier management.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (or related field) preferred.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to develop positive business relationships with internal departments and suppliers.
• Team player, demonstrate problem solving abilities, and strive toward continuous improvement.
• History of responsible use of alcohol and other appropriate conduct, as well as fitness to be licensed, permitted, and/or certified by state and/or local regulatory bodies.
Your Compensation:
$67,725 - $79,162/yr. based upon relevant experience.
At Ste. Michelle Wine Estates we believe in paying our employees equal pay for equal work. Individual offers are made dependent upon a candidate's prior experience and education level as it pertains to the role.
Benefits of working with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates:
Our Total Rewards programs are designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented, curious people with a passion for innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and growth. We offer leading programs that inspire and reward superior performance and foster an inclusive, diverse, and healthy workforce.
• Health Care Coverage including medical, dental, vision & prescription - eligible on date of hire for full-time employees
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Supplemental Contribution
• Employee Wine Discounts
Culture at Ste. Michelle:
We Challenge: We are driven to succeed in everything we do, and we challenge ourselves and our team to perform at the highest level.
We Care: We put people first - our team, our consumers, our customers, our communities.
We Collaborate: We believe there is nothing we can't accomplish - together - and we believe lifting up those around us is essential to achieving both individual and collective success.
Harvest your potential, Uncork the possibilities! If you are interested in a Buyer job in Paterson, Washington or Woodinville, Washington please apply now.
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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other protected class. For more information, see the EEOC's "Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law" poster.
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