Purchasing Manager

Ben E. Keith Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben E. Keith Company is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee replenishment of assigned inventory categories, optimize profitability, and streamline operations in our San Antonio facility.

You will manage the purchase order process from inception to delivery, supervise purchasing assistants where applicable, and partner with vendors to ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Represent BEK with professionalism and follow dress code.
• Manage replenishment of products to balance supply and demand.
• Perform purchasing system management, price verification and new item requests.
• Manage the purchase order process from inception to delivery.
• Supervise Purchasing Assistants and provide feedback to the Director.
• Maintain BEK culture with good management practices.
• Set purchasing levels based on pre-determined guidelines.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Management experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Internet

Email

Inventory/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.