Hybrid Procurement Buyer Indirect na Denali Staffing LLC

This opportunity may be your “golden ticket”! While Willy Wonka’s World of Chocolate is not located in Wisconsin, Denali Ingredients is, and we make all those scrumptious goodies found in your favorite ice cream flavor. Each day, we make fudge and caramel swirls, cookie dough, brownies, and more. We ship to business customers across the US and Canada, spreading deliciousness nationwide. 

Denali is a growing ice cream ingredient supplier. We believe in fast-paced fun, continually developing new products for today’s consumer preferences. While products are our focus, our passion is for our Denali team members, as they define who we are. Driving this passion is our company’s guiding principles that express our purpose, culture, mission, and vision for our team members and customers. 

Summary 

The procurement analyst will be a part of the procurement team and report to the VP Supply Chain.  This position requires great attention to detail, collaboration skills, relationship-building capabilities in combination with analytical skills, and to be able to work independently.  We have recently started a journey to establish and professionalize the procurement function so you will have the opportunity to be a part of a great journey ahead.  

Core Responsibilities  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management deems necessary. 

Indirect Purchasing (Primary Focus) 

• Issue and track purchase orders for lab supplies (R&D and Quality), IT equipment, office materials, and operational needs 
• Manage vendor communications for routine indirect needs, including RFQs, follow-ups, and delivery status 
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure indirect purchasing aligns with budget and timing needs 
• Challenge the current process on how Denali handles indirect purchasing 

Raw Material Support 

• Place and monitor purchase orders for selected raw materials 
• Track inbound deliveries and follow up with vendors on shipment timing and documentation 
• Support freight scheduling and coordinate material transfers as needed 
• Collaborate with R&D to find new raw materials 

Operational Coordination 

• Manage routine freight scheduling and carrier communication for assigned loads 
• Coordinate material transfer requests between facilities 
• Submit QC extension requests and follow up to ensure approval and documentation are complete 

Others 

• Reconcile invoices and receiving transaction discrepancies. 
• Approve invoices 
• Accurately enter data into the ERP 
• Communicate all material acquisition documents/notifications to suppliers 
• Other duties may apply 

Qualifications 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Additionally, they must fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and a safe manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Ensure Workplace Safety: 

Responsible for actively demonstrating behaviors that result in zero accidents and injuries. Ensure no priority is placed above the safety of oneself or of any other company employee.  

Education and/or Experience 

• Bachelor’s Degree required with a preference in Business, Communications, Food Science, Chemistry, or related field.  MBA desirable. 
• Experience 0-4 years 

Skills 

• Strong Organizational Skills: Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently, maintaining clarity and structure in a fast-paced environment. 
• Detail-Oriented: Focused on accuracy and quality, with a sharp eye for identifying inconsistencies and ensuring high standards. 
• Effective Relationship Builder: Skilled at fostering positive relationships internally and externally through clear communication and collaboration. 
• Computer skills: Office, Power BI 

Reasoning Ability 

• Initiative and planning skills, and abilities 
• Self-motivated, resourceful, creative, teachable. 
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.      
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 

Mathematical Skills 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  

Physical Demands 

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, carrying boxes, materials, and products. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Denali Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant and believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience. 

Denali Ingredients is in New Berlin, Wisconsin. We are customer-centric, fun, and engaging.  Beyond making ice cream treats tastier, Denali provides a fast-paced, stimulating international environment, which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents. We also offer competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits, training, mentoring, and growth opportunities. Join a team that makes the world a sweeter place! 

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.