Purchasing Manager

Ben E. Keith Co • Amarillo, TX

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About The Position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the replenishment of all assigned inventory items to enhance category profitability and operational efficiencies. This role involves managing product replenishment to balance supply with demand at optimal prices, performing administrative tasks such as purchasing system management, price verification, and new item requests. The manager also oversees the entire purchase order process from inception to delivery, manages assigned Purchasing Assistants, and provides performance feedback to the Director of Purchasing. The position requires demonstrating good management and self-management practices in line with the company culture and managing purchasing levels according to established 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
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or related industry

Responsibilities

• Perform replenishment of all assigned inventory items in order to increase category profitability and streamline operational efficiencies
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees