Job Details
**From the very beginning, Jim Koch wanted to create a company that he would want to work for, creating a culture that celebrated beer with a passion and depth of knowledge that cant help but be contagious to others.**
Over 30 years of brewing beer and cultivating talent later, we continue to be a passionate group of individuals who focus on raising the bar in everything that we do.
We are always looking for hardworking, motivated and competitive people who strive to push the boundaries and never settle. Not to be lost in the shuffle is the ability to have fun after all, we are a beer company, and if you cant have fun in this business, theres something wrong!
Job Description Buyer, Direct - ( 210000UK ) We are currently hiring a **Buyer, Direct** in **Boston, MA (Hybrid)** or **Milton, DE (Hybrid)** or **Breinigsville, PA (Hybrid)** or **Cincinnati, OH (Hybrid)** or **Remote**. * Identifying potential domestic and overseas suppliers
* Managing the competitive bid process
* Develops and executes negotiation strategy with suppliers
* Develops sourcing strategies to ensure business continuity and contingency planning
* Works with internal business partners and suppliers to create a statement of work or appropriate specifications and drawings
* Strategically sources suppliers for development and roll-out using the Request for Proposal (RFP) process
* Performs Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis
* Has full understanding of commodity marketplace and trends
* Gains alignment with business partners on requirements and risks
* Communicates project timelines and budget
* Ensures that the final product or service meets business partner requirements
* Interfaces cross-functionally to drive value across the supply chain
* Understands supplier capabilities, competencies, and cost; able to effectively represent these trade-offs to the internal business partner
* Identifies and drives savings projects
* Bachelors degree or relevant work experience will be considered
* 1+ years with Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, and/or Inventory Management experience
* 1+ years in Direct Buying, Contract Negotiations, Supplier Management, and/or Project Management experience
* 1+ years Cross-functional Team Management Experience
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
**Primary Location**
: US-MA-Boston