Purchasing Coordinator

Bunge (www.bunge.com<https: www.bunge.com="">, NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oil seed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve in over 60 countries. The company is headquartered in New York and has 31,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 360 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain silos, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Responsible for purchasing and managing supplies for manufacturing operations at the Bunge Oils facility in Kearny, NJ.

Essential Functions:

• Administer and adhere to all Company purchasing practices, policies and procedures
• Purchase products within the limits of quality, quantity, and established performance specifications
• Select and utilize sources based upon prices, quality, and past performance including prompt delivery.  Utilization of the Bunge Preferred supplier program, and the establishment of contract requirements
• Review and process claims against suppliers for unsatisfactory materials, products and equipment
• Works with plant staff to research and resolve routine supplier issues (research basic variances with supplier contract terms and conditions, on-time delivery, quality of materials/goods, adherence to specifications); escalates more significant issues to higher level as appropriate
• Reviews and verifies confirmed orders for agreement with purchase orders and resolves any discrepancies with the supplier in regards to description, costs, delivery and etc.
• Convert purchasing requisitions to purchase orders for all non-stock items
• Research and provide purchase order numbers to unassigned invoices
• Monitor blanket purchase orders in SAP and purchase accordingly
• Maintain and manage inventory levels for materials in Oil, Shortening
• Responsible for coordinating both shipments and receiving of materials
• Conduct cycle counts to ensure accurate inventory is maintained
• Additional duties may be assigned as necessary

Skills and Experience:

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities simultaneously
• Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and suppliers
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment
• Strong computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Office Suite
• 3+ years of purchasing in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Bachelor’s/Associates degree in Business or related field preferred

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.  Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled