Sourcing and Purchasing Associate

6 meses atrás


Lisboa, Portugal Kencko Tempo inteiro

**Our Mission**

We make it easy for everyone to build healthy habits and eat more fruit and vegetables by creating innovative products that are highly nutritious, sustainable, and delicious.

**How We Do It**

Just 1 in 10 US adults eats the recommended minimum of 5 cups of fruits and vegetables every day. We're helping solve that problem with convenient, organic, and mouth-watering products. We transform fresh, organic fruits and veggies into handy single-serving meal moments such as instant smoothies and delicious ready-to-eat fruit snacks.
- **this is a mostly remote role**

**-the Sourcing & Purchase Associate expected to attend in -person meetings in Cabra Figa about 3 times a month**

**Job Overview and Main Goals**

We are seeking an experienced Sourcing and Purchasing Materials Associate to support our sourcing and purchasing activities. You will report to the Purchasing Manager/ Planning manager and be part of a knowledgeable, committed and collaborative team. You will also have the opportunity to participate in new product development and build fruitful relationships with suppliers

**Responsibilities**:

- Maintain records of goods ordered and received, validate invoices from suppliers
- Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment
- Analyze market and delivery systems in order to assess present and future material availability
- Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials
- Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers
- Lead open purchase order status meetings with suppliers
- Administer purchasing systems
- Stock Control
- Ensure all processes are properly documented at our collaborative workspace (Notion)

**Required Skills and Qualifications**:

- 2+ years' experience in a similar role
- High knowledge of supplier management
- Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations
- Experience in reporting on key procurement metrics
- Proficient in MS Office/Google Tools and ERP software
- Outstanding communication ability
- Attention to detail
- Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach
- Full English fluency: speaking, writing, reading

**Nice-to-Have’s**:

- Fluent in German or other European languages
- US Experience

**What we offer**:

- An employee stock equity award
- Private health insurance, company pays 100% premium for employee and spouse/domestic partner
- 25 days of paid time off
- 9.60 euro per day for a meal allowance
- Donation to your favorite charity on your birthday
- Wellness perks via our kencko-er assistance program (legal, financial, work/life balance, and mental health services)
- A casual, dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment
- Free nutrition consults
- Steep discount on kencko products
- Be part of a B-Corp team that is shaking-up the nutrition industry for the better

"kencko is committed to bringing together individuals from different backgrounds and perspectives. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, parental status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company."



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