Purchasing Manager

Pero Family Farms Food Company LLC•Delray Beach, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike. The Purchasing Manager will assist the Senior Purchasing Manager with inventory management functions for Non-Perishable Packaging and Shipping Supplies, including corrugate, adhesive, tapes, print ribbons, etc.) Operations: Manages the ordering of PPE, MRO and other critical Shipping Supplies. Works with Maintenance & Production Managers on purchasing formalities and receiving. Accounting: Ensures all 3-way matches are properly composed prior to turning in for payment, with all supporting documents. Makes certain Non-Perishable Purchases are correctly processed.

Requirements

Must be PC literate
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Able to work with minimum supervision, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial minded
Customer service driven.
Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Able to multi-task
Professional appearance
Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials
People Skills, Integrity, Strong Leadership Skills, and able to adapt and grow in a changing industry

Nice To Haves

Corrugate/Packaging Purchasing Experience Preferred
Management experience preferred.
ERP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Works with the Receiving Department to ensure all purchase orders for the corrugate are delivered. This includes on-site and off-site warehouses.
Maintain detailed inventory and depletion schedules to ensure sufficient volumes are on hand in each production location.
Produce daily inventory report for main facility detailing item location. Maintain vendor drop trailer count allowing for coordinated deliveries.
Collect receiving paperwork and ensure it aligns with Vendor Invoices.
Interact with warehouse and shipping teams, ensuring inventory items are positioned correctly throughout the facility, and daily counts are provided accurately and timely.
Produce weekly delivery schedules for Delray – update and distribute with changes.
Create transfers of boxes from Delray to PA and MI facilities based on production requirements and inventory depletion.
Works with the Senior Purchasing Manager to ensure inventory levels are met and adjustments are made when needed.
Enter POs into ERP/Accounting Software for all PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operation) and Sanitation and Safety purchases based on inventory management and requests from production management and ownership.
Create transfers of all supplies from Delray to PA and MI facilities based on facility request and monitored inventory
Ice Purchasing - Work with Production regarding scheduling daily deliveries and reporting beginning inventory.
Gathers corresponding quotes, labor rates, time sheets and any other necessary paperwork from vendors for services rendered.
Procures necessary supplies from on-line vendors as requested and approved by managers, ensuring all orders are entered into the ERP, allocated to the correct G/L account(s), invoicing is correct, and items are received.
Submits warranty claims for radios, cameras, and other items.
Assist with purchase needs for Employee Break room areas and supplies.