Purchasing Manager

Ben E. Keith Company•San Antonio, TX

20h

About The Position

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. This role involves managing the replenishment of products within assigned categories to ensure supply is balanced with demand at the best price. The Purchasing Manager will also perform administrative functions, such as purchasing system management, price verification, and new item requests. Additionally, they will manage the purchase order process from inception to delivery and oversee the daily job responsibilities of assigned Purchasing Assistants, providing feedback to the Director of Purchasing. The role requires consistent demonstration and modeling of good management and self-management practices in support of the BEK culture, and managing purchasing levels based on pre-determined guidelines.

Requirements

Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and email; willingness to learn new software as needed
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

Nice To Haves

Previous purchasing and/or manufacturing experience preferred
Previous management experience preferred

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