Purchasing Manager: Inventory Optimization Lead

Ben E. Keith; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Insurance

401K with match

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Educational Assistance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Employee Credit Union

Job summary

Ben E. Keith is seeking a Purchasing Manager in North Little Rock to optimize replenishment of inventory across purchasing categories, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiency.

You will oversee PO processes, coordinate with BEK teams, and mentor purchasing staff. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, knowledge of purchasing systems, and strong MS Office skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

MS Office

Vendor relations

Report writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Purchasing system

ERP/OMS

Job description

Ben E. Keith is seeking a Purchasing Manager in North Little Rock to optimize replenishment of inventory across purchasing categories, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost efficiency.

You will oversee PO processes, coordinate with BEK teams, and mentor purchasing staff. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, knowledge of purchasing systems, and strong MS Office skills.