Purchasing Manager

Ben E. Keith Company • Linwood, NC

16h

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 representing Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintaining a positive attitude, and adhering to the dress code. The manager will oversee the replenishment of products within assigned categories, ensuring supply is balanced with demand at the best possible price. Key responsibilities include performing administrative functions such as purchasing system management, price verification, and new item requests. The role also manages the purchase order process from inception to delivery and, where applicable, manages the daily job responsibilities of assigned Purchasing Assistants, providing feedback to the Director of Purchasing. The Purchasing Manager is expected to consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management practices in support of the BEK culture and manage 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

• 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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees