Manager, Purchasing

George's Inc • Springdale, AR

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About The Position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the day to day purchasing activities for a specific location. The position will work with various departments to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained for current/future production needs, along with performing month end accounting entries and reconciliations. The Purchasing Manager is also responsible for providing oversight to the purchasing team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field
• 5 years of purchasing experience or 9 years of progressively responsible purchasing experience
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office
• Project management experience
• Strong analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Poultry and/or plant experience
• Previous Supervisory/Leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process orders for packaging and ingredients needed for the plant, based on production schedule.
• Process and maintain purchase orders from submitted maintenance and plant requisitions.
• Perform month end inventory closing with accounting and investigate any material variances.
• Work with corporate purchasing to ensure the plant is conforming to contracts set in place.
• Responsible for keeping department audit ready.
• Make sure paperwork is up to date and all vendors are following required programs.
• Work closely with warehouse/receiving departments to ensure supplies arrive when needed.
• Provide oversight to purchasing team members.

Benefits

• George’s is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search, apply or interview for a career opportunity with the Company, please send an email to [email protected] or call 479-927-7000 to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information to assist you

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager