Purchasing Manager

Colonial Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ben E. Keith is seeking a Purchasing Manager to optimize replenishment and balance supply with demand across assigned categories. You will manage the end-to-end PO process and drive cost efficiency while upholding BEK standards.

Ideal candidates have prior purchasing or manufacturing experience, strong MS Office skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business. Leadership experience and vendor relationship skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• Proficient in MS Office and reporting.
• Experience with purchasing systems and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee replenishment of inventory within assigned categories.
• Manage the purchase order process from creation to delivery.
• Supervise daily activities of Purchasing Assistants.
• Provide feedback to the Director of Purchasing on team performance.
• Ensure purchasing activities align with BEK cost and quality standards.

Skills

MS Office

Vendor communications

Time management

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

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