Procurement Specialist

Job Title: Procurement Specialist Department: Procurement Reports To: Senior Director of Inventory Management FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Milwaukee, WI Travel: Regular travel between Milwaukee facilities; up to 25% within Wisconsin Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm, 4 days on site About Rishi Tea managed within ERP and communication internally · Seamless transactional experience from Procurement to Accounts Payable · Support Rishi Tea internal partners objectives Supervisory Responsibilities none Sphere of Interaction · Operations, Procurement, Inventory Management – the Procurement Specialist is a member of the Procurement team and will spend most of their time and activity working alongside this team and the broader Operations team. · Marketing – Weekly meetings to partner on initiatives, assist with sourcing, sampling and launching of projects · Compliance – Partnering for quality concerns as a liaison between supplier and Rishi. · Accounting – The liaison between the supplier and Rishi cash flow for approval of invoice Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Education and/or Experience Required: · 2+ years of sourcing, procurement, purchasing, supply chain or a related field · Possess high level of detail orientation and mathematical aptitude · Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills · Understand financial impact of inventory transactions · Strong organization skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects and adapt to changing deadlines · Proficiency with Microsoft Office and purchasing/inventory systems · Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams Preferred: Experience working with packaging manufacturers and print suppliers Experience working with domestic and international suppliers Experience supporting product launches or Marketing campaigns Basic understanding of manufacturing processes Core Values To perform the job successfully, an individual should exhibit the following: · Enduring Relationships – Values establishing new and existing relationships; follows through on their commitments; considers the impacts of their decisions on others around them; shows respect and courtesy to others, has a positive attitude and effectively communicates in both written and oral conversation; resolves conflicting viewpoints constructively. · Creative Solutions – is open to and offers new ideas and ways of accomplishing goals; adapts well to changes in work, methods, personnel and surroundings; offers suggestions and anticipates needs; takes notice of areas for improvement and takes appropriate action. · Freedom with Responsibility – Effectively uses time to plan and prioritize work, set and accomplish goals and adhere to commitments on schedule; exercises the ability to decide correctly or choose the best course of action when a decision must be made; is available and responsive in a timely manner. · Always Seeking – is familiar with, and where applicable, the subject matter expert, for their functional area and is familiar with the methods, practices and equipment needed to be successful; seeks out opportunities to advance their knowledge, is open to the opportunity to do so when asked; has a curiosity around learning how other functional areas work and are affected by the work they do; maintains an up to date understanding of their field including understanding of industry, competitors, regulations, advancements in tech, etc.; has an ongoing desire to enhance product knowledge. · Best in Class – puts forth the most accurate, presentable and complete work possible and has a clear level of pride in the quality of work produced; consistently meets or exceeds goals, KPIs and performance targets; shows a willingness to accept supervision and feedback in order to improve; shows a concern for food and people safety in their day to day decision making.