Strategic Category Purchasing Lead

Wayne Farms LLC; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne Farms LLC in Oakwood, Georgia, seeks a Category Purchasing Manager to develop and implement goals for contract bidding, vendor sourcing, pricing, data analysis, and sustainability initiatives.

You will lead supplier evaluations, negotiate pricing, solidify supplier relationships, and support field purchasing managers in daily decisions. A Bachelor's in Business/Purchasing and CPM are preferred; five years poultry purchasing experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Purchasing or related discipline; education and experience may substitute for four-year degree.
• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years’ purchasing commodities experience in a manufacturing environment; poultry commodities purchasing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research suppliers for new or current commodities, solicit bids/RFPs, negotiate best pricing for value, and select vendors.
• Evaluate opportunities for cost reduction and develop a pipeline for back-up suppliers.
• Create supplier contracts detailing pricing, volume, and delivery terms.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Urgency / Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Purchasing

Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

Tools

Optiva

DocuSign

Adage

MS Office

Job description

Wayne Farms LLC in Oakwood, Georgia, seeks a Category Purchasing Manager to develop and implement goals for contract bidding, vendor sourcing, pricing, data analysis, and sustainability initiatives.

You will lead supplier evaluations, negotiate pricing, solidify supplier relationships, and support field purchasing managers in daily decisions. A Bachelor's in Business/Purchasing and CPM are preferred; five years poultry purchasing experience is advantageous.