Purchaser-PWP

PJK WARDS HOLDINGS LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PJK Wards Holdings LLC in Raleigh, NC seeks a Purchasing Agent to oversee perishable food commodities, maintain inventory levels, and drive margins across contracted purchases. You will manage PO entry, coordinate with departments, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure weekly purchases while protecting product freshness and shelf life.

The role emphasizes cost control, collaboration with Quality Control and Inventory teams, and effective communication across logistics and shipping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in the Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Experience purchasing full truckload quantities of perishable products.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manipulate data, perform calculations, and compile reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the entry of purchase orders to uphold adequate inventory levels for all perishable products.
• Procure appropriate quantities under specific contracts to ensure compliance with concepts.
• Communicate with other departments to address shortages and maintain inventory levels.
• Leverage supplier relationships and source new suppliers to reduce costs.
• Address shipper issues and manage credits for unusable products.
• Confirm weekly purchases to meet pricing requirements.
• Assist sales with perishable product requests and information.
• Collaborate with Quality Control and Inventory to maintain sellable shelf life.
• Manage costing in ERP to achieve margin goals.
• Coordinate with warehouse, customer service, and shipping for product issues.

Skills

Data manipulation

Calculations

Reporting

Supplier coordination

Perishable product purchasing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: PJK Wards Holdings LLC - Raleigh, NC 27603
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $63,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year

Job Purpose/Objective

The Purchasing Agent will oversee the assigned perishable food commodities and ensure that inventory levels are adequate to meet the current business demands, while strictly managing product freshness and rotation. This role also involves meeting margin targets for all purchased products while acquiring the right amounts under specific contracts to comply with individual concepts. Additionally, the agent will be tasked with managing inventory effectively to reduce shrinkage for the products they handle.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure the entry of purchase orders to uphold adequate inventory levels corresponding to the current business demands for all perishable products
• Procure appropriate quantities under specific contracts to ensure compliance with individual concepts.
• Engage in communication with colleagues from other departments regarding potential shortages and seek assistance as necessary to sustain adequate inventory levels.
• Utilize established relationships with current suppliers while exploring new suppliers' options to realize cost reductions on products and shipping expenses.
• Address any issues with shippers promptly, with particular attention to monitoring quality concerns related to unusable products and the necessary credits associated with them.
• Confirm that specific purchases are made weekly to meet essential pricing requirements.
• Attend to all inquiries from sales associates regarding perishable product requests, special orders, and product information.
• Collaborate with the Quality Control and Inventory teams to ensure the availability of sellable products throughout their shelf life.

Additional Job Functions

• Manage costing functions in ERP for price basis at market cost to achieve margin goals
• Communicate with warehouse, customer service, and shipping departments concerning product issues, shortages, returns, transfers, etc.
• Coordinate with the precut department to maintain proper levels of product needed for production
• Coordinate with the transportation department concerning any specific pickups or delivery requirements
• Communicate with other purchasing department members in problem solving and achievement of departmental and individual goals and results

Working Conditions/Job Environment

The physical demands associated with this position are generally classified as light, with approximately 85% of the time spent sitting and 15% engaged in standing or walking activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• 2 to 3 years of experience in the Supply Chain or Logistics.
• Experienced in purchasing full truckload quantities of perishable products
• Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Skills and Abilities: Capable of data manipulation, performing calculations, and Compiling information into comprehensive reports.