Purchasing Manager

OSTTRA Group; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

401(k) with Company Match + Profit-Shu

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee replenishment of assigned inventory, drive category profitability, and streamline operations.

The role emphasizes professionalism, process adherence, and leadership of Purchasing Assistants where applicable. The successful candidate will manage purchase orders from inception to delivery, verify pricing, and handle new item requests while maintaining BEK's standards and culture.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing and/or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office, internet and email; willingness to learn new software as needed.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Inventory/Purchasing system.
• Valid driver’s license is required for driving to perform company business.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials to provide timely and quality responses.
• Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code.
• Manage the replenishment of products within assigned categories to ensure supply is balanced with demand at the best price.
• Perform administrative functions, such as purchasing system management, price verification and new item requests.
• Manage the purchase order process to drive the completion of purchases from inception to delivery.
• Manage daily job responsibilities of assigned Purchasing Assistants (where applicable).
• Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing related to performance of Purchasing Assistants.
• Consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management practices in support of BEK culture.
• Manage purchasing levels based on pre-determined guidelines.

Skills

Purchasing

MS Office

Inventory system

Vendor management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related

Tools

Purchasing system

Job description

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger.
For more than a century, we’ve been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.
But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact—because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that’s been our promise.
The purpose of the Purchasing Manager is to perform replenishment of all assigned inventory items in order to increase category profitability and streamline operational efficiencies

• Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code
• Manage the replenishment of products within assigned categories to ensure supply is balanced with demand at the best price
• Perform administrative functions, such as purchasing system management, price verification and new item requests
• Manage the purchase order process to drive the completion of purchases from inception to delivery
• Manage daily job responsibilities of assigned Purchasing Assistants (where applicable)
• Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing related to performance of Purchasing Assistants
• Consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management practices in support of BEK culture
• Manage purchasing levels based on pre-determined guidelines

Job Qualifications

• Previous purchasing and/or manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and email; willingness to learn new software as needed
• Previous management experience preferred
• Knowledge of Inventory/Purchasing system
• Valid driver’s license is required for driving to perform company business
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time an appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials to provide timely and quality responses
• Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or related industry.

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Aff…