[Hiring] Purchasing Manager @Peterson Farms Inc

Role Description

The Purchasing Manager - Raw Procurement is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials required for company operations. This role evaluates suppliers, manages vendor relationships, monitors inventory levels, negotiates pricing and contracts, and ensures the timely delivery of quality materials. The position plays a critical role in maintaining supply continuity, controlling costs, and supporting organizational objectives through effective procurement and supplier management practices. This is a remote position.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating suppliers by considering price, quality, availability and other criteria
• Interviewing vendors and visiting suppliers’ facilities to learn about products, services and pricing
• Negotiating contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best deals on behalf of the company
• Verifying purchases by comparing them to a primary list and recommending alternatives for expensive or irrelevant products
• Interacting with suppliers to schedule delivery times and resolve shipping errors
• Authorizing payments and maintaining receipts, records and inventories
• Maintain and review computerized or manual records of items purchased, costs, delivery, product performance, and inventories
• Review catalogs, industry periodicals, directories, trade journals, and internet sites, and consult with other department personnel to locate necessary goods and services
• Study sales records and inventory levels of current stock to develop strategic purchasing programs that facilitate employee access to supplies
• Assist with vendors and visit suppliers' plants and distribution centers to examine and learn about products, services and prices
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree in business or B.S. in Business preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Work Experience: 4-8 years purchasing experience, experience in a manufacturing environment, experience in purchasing MRO, Equipment and services, relevant experience working in Food based commodity procurement (preferred)
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Proficient using PC, via keyboard/mouse, and various software applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite and Kronos)
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity and privacy of confidential information
  • Ability to work well under pressure and quickly assess and respond appropriately to questions
  • Ability to adapt to change and learn quickly
  • Good organizational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work as a contributing member within the team

Behavioral Requirements

• Team Orientation – Shows skill and ease at working in groups; works with others to achieve better results and forges close working relationships and alliances to get things done
• Attention to Detail – Committed to exactness and precision in task completion; identifies, pays attention to, and works to understand details
• Takes Personal Responsibility in Individual Contributor Role – Demonstrates attitude and commitment to take personal responsibility for results
• Practical Intelligence – Absorbs new information quickly and is comfortable dealing with abstract concepts and relationships
• Reliability/Dependability – Responds to internal customer needs, questions, and concerns in accurate and timely manner
• Respects Diversity – Respects the Company’s diverse workforce and behaves in a manner that does not cause harm to others
• Adaptability – Has ability to focus on the benefits of change and see it as positive
• Positive Working Relationships – Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control
• Focus – Maintains focus on tasks and does not stray from job assignments

Environment/Physical Demands

Noise level in work environment is moderate; Standard office setting.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and results.