Welcome To KanPak® – Your Complete Beverage, Yogurt and Dessert Partner!

KanPak® is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of the very best beverage, yogurt and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is at the heart of many products we create, allowing all KanPak® products to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months, but it’s our state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing capabilities and exceptional customer service that really set us apart from competitors.

Coffee beverages, creamers, yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages – no matter what kind of product you’re looking for, we can deliver. Our aseptic processing and packaging makes our solutions more convenient, efficient and environmentally friendly

JOB SUMMARY: 

Purchasing Buyer is responsible for sourcing and procuring goods and services that meet the organization’s quality standards and budgetary requirements. This role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of products. In this role they will analyze market trends, assess supplier performance, and collaborate with internal teams to optimize purchasing strategies.

SHIFT- 8am-5pm Mon-Fri

COMPENSATION

The expected compensation range for this position is: $40,578 - $45,086

BENEFITS

At KanPak, a golden state foods company, we believe that investing in our associates strengthens our culture and fuels our growth. We care about your well-being, and will support you with the following:

• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid leave, holiday, jury duty and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package to support our associates and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Legal, Life), Retirement Plan
• Associate Development via Education Reimbursement, virtual courses and classroom development experiences

Primary Objectives:

• Coordinate GSF Quality activities and operations to meet objective for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliances, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak
• Participate in formulating and administering division’s short and long range goals and objectives for business growth
• Create PO’s in GP and in IMaint, send POs to vendors, follow up with vendors as needed, audit late PO’s via Smart List.
• General Ledger coding of Pos in GP
• Handle capital request write up, capital cash flow, and work with the engineering group to makes sure all information required is completed.
• Capital Projects: Create folder once CER is approved, keep folder updated with invoices and tally sheet.
• Handle the close process of capital request.
• Purchase via credit card and reconciliation against the statement.
• Ensure that all purchased materials meet regulatory and safety standards specific to the aseptic manufacturing process.
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and R&D teams to understand material requirements and specifications, ensuring alignment with production schedules.
• Develop and implement cost-saving initiatives.
• Work with Parts Clerks and Inventory Control Clerk to coordinate and audit monthly parts room counts.
• Work with AP for new vendor and terms account set up
• Reconcile monthly wastewater hauls
• Daily parts usage report for DOR and report weekly numbers to OPS Mgr.
• Backup for autogenerate/stock parts ordering.
• Other duties assigned by management.

Employment Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Procurement/Purchasing experience 2 years preferred.
• Manufacturing experience 2 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding Follow up on actions and commitments.
• Must be reliable and dependable.
• Demonstrated Time Management and ability to multi-task.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge and experience of Aseptic Operation.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

KanPak, LLC encourages diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
 

Applicants only; No Recruiters please.

KanPak, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, sex, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. KanPak will not discriminate against persons because of their disability, including disabled veterans, and will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.