Purchasing Manager

Ben E. Keith; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben E. Keith is seeking a Purchasing Manager to optimize replenishment across assigned categories and drive profitability. You will manage the PO process from order inception to delivery, work with the Director of Purchasing, and supervise Purchasing Assistants where applicable.

The role emphasizes maintaining supply-demand balance, utilizing purchasing systems efficiently, and ensuring timely, accurate communications with vendors and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• Experience in purchasing/manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to write reports and present information.

Responsibilities

• Replenish and manage inventory items to balance supply and demand at best price.
• Oversee the purchase order process from inception to delivery.
• Admin functions: purchasing system management, price verification, new item requests.

Skills

MS Office

Internet & Email

Time management

Communication skills

Inventory management

Purchasing systems

Management experience

Driver's license

Business degree

BEK applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

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.