Purchasing Manager

Ben E. Keith Company•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine. We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906. The purpose of the Purchasing Manager is to perform replenishment of all assigned inventory items in order to increase category profitability and streamline operational efficiencies

Requirements

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