Purchasing Specialist: Complex Operations

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a purchasing professional to assist the Purchasing Manager with procurement strategies and supplier relationship management at our Mississippi complexes. Responsibilities include handling MRO, packaging, and ingredients purchases while negotiating contracts and supporting cost-reduction initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years in purchasing in a production environment, with APICS certification preferred and an associate degree in a

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years’ purchasing experience in a production environment.
• Proven supplier contract negotiation and implementation experience.
• APICS certification preferred; Associates degree required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Purchasing Manager, Plant Management and Product Management to manage inventory and supplier relationships.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and facilitate favorable contracts and pricing.
• Assist with cost saving objectives by managing bids, quotes, pricing and contracts for assigned locations.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Customer focus

Initiative / self-starter

Education

Associates’ degree in Purchasing or Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree preferred

APICS certification

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office

Lotus Smart Suite

Job description

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a purchasing professional to assist the Purchasing Manager with procurement strategies and supplier relationship management at our Mississippi complexes. Responsibilities include handling MRO, packaging, and ingredients purchases while negotiating contracts and supporting cost-reduction initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years in purchasing in a production environment, with APICS certification preferred and an associate degree in a