Purchasing Manager

Ben E. Keith Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee replenishment for assigned inventory, ensuring supply meets demand at optimal pricing while driving profitability.

The role involves managing the purchase order process from inception to delivery, supervising Purchasing Assistants where applicable, and providing feedback to the Director of Purchasing. Proficiency with MS Office and purchasing systems is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field.
• Strong MS Office skills and ability to use purchasing software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage time effectively.
• Experience with inventory/purchasing systems and vendor management.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee replenishment of assigned inventory to balance supply and demand.
• Manage purchase order process from inception to delivery.
• Perform purchasing system management, price verification, and new item requests.
• Supervise Purchasing Assistants and provide feedback to the Director of Purchasing.
• Represent Ben E. Keith professionally and adhere to dress code and culture.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Time management

Vendor relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

MS Office

Purchasing system

Job description

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.