Assistant Purchasing Manager

Select Sires•Plain City, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Plain City, Ohio, Select Sires Inc. is committed to enhancing the productivity and profitability of dairy and beef producers. Highly fertile semen and genetic consultation are provided by three farmer-owned and -controlled cooperatives domestically, while World Wide Sires, Ltd. delivers international service. As the industry leader, Select Sires Inc. supplies farmers and ranchers with the world's best genetics, services and programs. SELECT SIRES, INC MISSION With the highest integrity, maximize the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of livestock producers who feed the world. SELECT SIRES, INC. CORE VALUES Integrity | Dedication | Respect | Innovation Select Sires, Inc. is currently seeking candidates to join our team as an Assistant Purchasing Manager. This salaried-exempt position is at our Plain City, OH facility and reports to the Purchasing Manager. The Assistant Purchasing Manager supports the Purchasing Manager with the following duties and responsibilities: Serve as a positive representation of the Select Sires, Inc. Mission and Core Values. Create, process, and track purchase orders. Communicate with suppliers, negotiate prices, and build strong relationships. Monitor stock levels, identify needs, and prevent shortages or overstock. Research vendors, products, and market/sales trends to inform buying decisions. Maintain purchasing records, update databases, and assist with reports. Complete daily delivery trip to and from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health Work alongside the Purchasing Manager to cross-train to provide backup in their absence An Assistant Purchasing Manager's work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. Work schedules and duties are subject to change to meet departmental needs. SELECT SIRES, INC. COMMITMENT TO EMPLOYEE GROWTH AND SUCCESS Select Sires is a team-oriented atmosphere, encouraging employees to take greater responsibility for their careers to grow personally and professionally. Select Sires offers employees competitive compensation packages that include flexible benefits, Professional development through mentoring and internal and external training, Advancement opportunities through career planning, A culture instilled by a commitment to excellence, a passion for customer success, and high ethical standards, A focus that includes work/life balance, Community-oriented mindset as a major contributor to local organizations and events

Requirements

Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Excellent organizational and detail-oriented abilities.
Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Analytical skills to assess value and trends.
Reliable means of transportation to report to work on-time
Valid Driver’s License, with acceptable driving record
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to constantly (6-8 hours) sit, stand and/or walk
Ability to frequently (3-6 hours) climb stairs, push/pull or carry up to 50 lbs
Ability to occasionally (1-3 hours) squat/kneel, crawl, twist, bend/stoop
Ability to seldomly (0-1 hours) floor lift (0-17”), knee lift (18”-29”), waist lift (30”-36”), chest lift (37”-60”) or overhead lift (>60”) up to 100 lbs

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Acumatica.

Responsibilities

Serve as a positive representation of the Select Sires, Inc. Mission and Core Values.
Create, process, and track purchase orders.
Communicate with suppliers, negotiate prices, and build strong relationships.
Monitor stock levels, identify needs, and prevent shortages or overstock.
Research vendors, products, and market/sales trends to inform buying decisions.
Maintain purchasing records, update databases, and assist with reports.
Complete daily delivery trip to and from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health
Work alongside the Purchasing Manager to cross-train to provide backup in their absence

Benefits

Select Sires offers employees competitive compensation packages that include flexible benefits, Professional development through mentoring and internal and external training, Advancement opportunities through career planning, A culture instilled by a commitment to excellence, a passion for customer success, and high ethical standards, A focus that includes work/life balance, Community-oriented mindset as a major contributor to local organizations and events

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