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Position Summary
The Indirect Buyer plays a critical role within Fresh Mark's Supply Chain organization, managing
the full purchase order lifecycle from requisition through delivery. This position requires a strong
command of procurement processes, financial accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.
The successful candidate will be a key liaison among the Procurement Manager,
suppliers, scheduling, and production teams to ensure operational continuity and supply chain
efficiency.

Key Accountabilities
• Execute and submit purchase orders in accordance with established procurement
procedures, ensuring responsiveness to urgent demand and time-sensitive turnaround
requirements.
• Proactively confirm delivery dates with suppliers to align fulfillment timelines with internal
operational needs.
• Conduct daily review of open purchase orders to verify accuracy and ensure on-time
delivery of all expensed materials.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply disruptions or material delays through timely,
proactive communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end purchase order payment processing, including receipt and three
way matching of supplier invoices to corresponding line items.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving invoice and order discrepancies
between internal customers and external vendors.
• Oversee purchase order lifecycle management, ensuring timely closure and
completeness of all open orders.
• Lead supplier onboarding initiatives and administer contract management activities
through the designated supplier portal.
• Monitor and enforce vendor compliance with established quality, regulatory, and
contractual standards.
• Leverage advanced Excel functionality, including complex formulas and data modeling,
to analyze procurement data and drive informed decision-making.

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related
field, with 1 to 5 years of progressive supply chain experience; an equivalent
combination of education and professional experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated understanding of supply management principles, including commodity
purchasing, inventory control, lead-time management, cost analysis, quality assurance,
and supplier relationship development.
• Strong quantitative aptitude, including proficiency in percentage calculations,
spreadsheet data interpretation, and volume forecasting.
• Proficiency in procurement and inventory management systems, Microsoft Excel, email
platforms, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to take
ownership of responsibilities and deliver on commitments.
• Strong attention to detail with the capacity to manage competing priorities effectively in a
fast-paced environment.

Why Fresh Mark?
Fresh Mark offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the
health, financial security, and professional growth of our employees, including:
• Paid vacations and holidays
• Educational assistance and reimbursement
• Health care with low premiums and deductibles
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match

About Fresh Mark, Inc.
At Fresh Mark, our people are our greatest asset. This commitment is not a tagline; it is
embedded in our culture and reflected in every decision we make. We invest in our employees
at every level, providing the tools, leadership development, and organizational support
necessary to advance both individual careers and the company as a whole.
An American-owned and operated company with more than a century of industry leadership,
Fresh Mark's Sugardale brand is synonymous with quality, craftsmanship, and consistency. Our
portfolio of premium meat products, including bacon, ham, hot dogs, deli meats, pepperoni, and
specialty items, generates annual sales exceeding $1 billion and continues to grow.

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and
consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran
status, disability, or any legally protected status.

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