Procurement Specialist: Complex Purchasing & Supplier

Wayne Farms; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms is seeking an experienced purchasing professional to assist the Purchasing Manager with procurement strategies, supplier relationships, contract management, and inventory control at production complexes.

The role involves overseeing supplier negotiations, cost-reduction initiatives, and adherence to standard operating procedures, with emphasis on timely reporting and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ purchasing experience in a production environment.
• Proven supplier contract negotiation and implementation experience.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and MS Office.
• Demonstrated leadership, time management and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Purchasing Manager, Plant Management and Product Management to eliminate redundancy and manage inventory, including MRO, packaging, and ingredients.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and negotiate favorable contracts.
• Assist with cost-saving bids, quotes, pricing and contracts for assigned locations; support new cost-reduction initiatives.
• Support purchasing standard operating procedures.
• Assist with complex purchase order maintenance and initiatives.
• Ensure reporting is accurately completed and recorded as required.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Cost reduction

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in Purchasing or related

Bachelor's degree preferred

APICS certification preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Lotus SmartSuite

Job description

Wayne Farms is seeking an experienced purchasing professional to assist the Purchasing Manager with procurement strategies, supplier relationships, contract management, and inventory control at production complexes.

The role involves overseeing supplier negotiations, cost-reduction initiatives, and adherence to standard operating procedures, with emphasis on timely reporting and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced production environment.