Purchase Processes Development Specialist

ABOUT THE GROUP

From a small store in Turin to a large, internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world, with over 4,000 employees and 30 companies, managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company, which distribute and market our products and coffee machines. In addition to Lavazza, the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire, Merrild, Kicking Horse, Eraclea and Whittington tea.

Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion, knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and we are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team.  We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home, and distributed through all channels: Retail, Foodservice, Office Coffee Service (OCS), and Vending. Our strong, diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions, for any occasion and time of day.

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OVERVIEW

At Lavazza North America, the Purchase Processes Development Specialist is responsible for managing the operational and transactional aspects related to procure-to pay processes and day to day management of purchasing documents related to raw materials and services. They will ensure data integrity and continuous improvement of the functional aspects of processes, systems, and reporting. While supporting category buyers with the effective execution of the sourcing strategy and Supplier Relationship Management activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop supplier relationships to ensure effective day to day delivery of goods and services in a timely fashion.
• Effectively communicate with all internal stakeholder regarding supply capability and engaging them as required to ensure alignment and support for any issue resolution that is required.
• Deliver commercial support to internal stakeholders in the development of sourcing or strategies tactical purchasing activities for low risk or commodity spend areas.
• Responsible for effective process management and governance for day to day buying activities for all Lavazza North America Indirect & Direct (Raw Material) purchasing. Including stakeholder activity to help continuously improve internal procurement metrics.
• Accountable for incorporating supply chain considerations in procurement decisions to drive an effective and efficient supply chain.
• Responsible for training and managing stakeholder activity in SAP purchasing to ensure proper procure-to-pay governance and continuously improve internal procurement metrics.
• Manage all training and stakeholder activity in procurement managed systems, portals, and dashboards.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain or a related field
• 1 - 3 years of experience in a procurement role
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a plus (Microsoft, SAP, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills with a process-oriented mindset and keen attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with a desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle time-sensitive tasks effectively
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Competitive Medical, Vision, Dental Benefits 
• 401K Package 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Onsite Cafeteria and Gym (West Chester location)
• Hybrid Work Schedule 
• Ability to be barista certified
• Monthly Lunches provided by Lavazza
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Performance Development Plans 
• Employee Discounts 
• Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly! 
• Free coffee, anytime!

 
Lavazza is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Lavazza prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.