Purchasing Manager - Guymon, OK

Seaboard Foods; Guymon (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee pork purchase program

Job summary

Seaboard Foods in Guymon, OK seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing and receiving functions for our large pork processing operation. You will oversee materials, ingredients, and supplier performance to ensure cost-effective procurement and reliable inventory for production.

You will manage a team, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while ensuring compliance with corporate contracts and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field or equivalent.
• 5+ years of purchasing, inventory, accounting, or supply chain experience in manufacturing/processing environments.
• Leadership experience or ability to direct and develop teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing and receiving team to drive high performance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish procure-to-pay procedures and appropriate inventory levels.
• Oversee requisitions and purchase orders to support daily operations.
• Monitor production schedules and material needs to prevent shortages.
• Provide and analyze purchasing and inventory reports for leadership.
• Maintain positive relationships with internal customers and vendors and support vendor performance.
• Coordinate with Food Safety, QA, Accounting, and corporate teams on quality, payment, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Purchasing strategy

Procurement

Inventory management

Vendor management

Data analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for a Purchasing Manager at our Guymon facility. This leadership role supports the purchasing and receiving functions for one of the largest pork processing operations in the country. The Purchasing Manager leads the day-to-day activities required to secure materials and ingredients, support production needs, and maintain compliance with company purchasing policies, departmental procedures, and corporate-directed contracts. This role helps ensure the efficient use of purchasing, receiving, materials scheduling, supply, warehouse, and maintenance inventory systems. Areas of support include packaging, food ingredients, maintenance, plant supplies, PPE, sanitation, and office supplies. As a partner to Operations, Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Accounting, and corporate teams, the Purchasing Manager is accountable for supporting cost-effective purchasing practices, reliable inventory availability, vendor performance, and a high-performing purchasing and receiving team.

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plants to produce Prairie Freshpork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the "Best Places to Work" by Kansas City's Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned.

• Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing and receiving team to support high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and the Sr. Purchasing Manager to establish procure-to-pay procedures, appropriate inventory levels, and purchasing practices that support operations in a cost-effective manner.
• Provide oversight and direction for the timely preparation, processing, and approval of requisitions and purchase orders for materials needed to support daily operations.
• Monitor production schedules, material needs, and inventory availability to help avoid shortages and support uninterrupted operations.
• Provide and analyze key purchasing, inventory, and operational reports for management and department leadership.
• Maintain positive working relationships with internal customers and vendors while providing a high level of service and supporting vendor performance.
• Partner with Food Safety and Quality Assurance teams to help ensure new materials and ingredients meet quality standards, specifications, shipping requirements, and delivery expectations.
• Work closely with Accounting and Corporate teams to support invoice accuracy, payment resolution, available discounts, inventory controls, obsolete material review, and process improvements.

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES:

instills trust, communicates effectively, action-oriented, ensures accountability, and drives results.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant purchasing, inventory, accounting, or supply chain experience.
• 5+ years of purchasing, inventory, accounting, supply chain, or related experience in a manufacturing, processing, or operations environment.
• Previous leadership experience or demonstrated ability to direct, train, and develop team members.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to process data and communicate recommendations clearly.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and support changing operational needs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal customers, vendors, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE), SAP, or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Prior experience in purchasing, inventory, supply chain, or warehouse functions within a manufacturing or processing environment.
• Familiarity with inventory controls, purchasing workflows, and continuous improvement practices in a manufacturing or processing environment.

SCHEDULE

• As needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility including office, warehouse, outside, and production floor areas.
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment with frequent visits to production and warehouse areas.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; temperature variations, noise, odors and airborne particles
• The noise levels vary depending on the environment and may require hearing protection in certain areas.
• The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. After-hours, weekends, and overnight travel as requested.

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site: https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

Seaboard Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans' status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.