Purchasing Manager

Ben E. Keith; Selma (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben E. Keith is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Selma, TX to lead replenishment activities, manage the PO process from inception to delivery, and balance supply with demand at the best price.

You will oversee daily tasks of Purchasing Assistants and provide feedback to the Director of Purchasing while upholding BEK culture. Ideal candidates have prior purchasing or manufacturing experience, knowledge of purchasing systems, and a bachelor's degree in Business or related field.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing and/or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MS Office, internet and email; willingness to learn new software.
• 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 and present information to vendors and employees.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage time effectively.
• Willingness to learn all Ben E. Keith applications.
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Ben E. Keith professionally and uphold dress code.
• Replenish inventory across assigned categories to balance supply and demand at best price.
• Perform purchasing admin tasks including system management, price verification, and new item requests.
• Manage purchase order process from initiation to delivery.
• Oversee daily duties of Purchasing Assistants where applicable.
• Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing on Assistant performance.
• Model good management and self-management for BEK culture.
• Manage purchasing levels based on pre-determined guidelines.

Skills

Purchasing experience

MS Office

Management experience

Purchasing system knowledge

Driver's license

Written and verbal communication

Prioritization

Learn Ben E. Keith apps

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

MS Office

Purchasing system

Ben E. Keith applications

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.