Purchasing Manager

Job DescriptionJob Description

Benson's Bakery offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees. We offer vacation, holiday pay, free single coverage health insurance + company paid life insurance, insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401K.

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for managing strategic, tactical & administrative purchasing activities for assigned spend categories including the purchase order management & receiving process, sourcing, negotiations, contract management, supplier relationship management and inventory management.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Execute material purchases to ensure uninterrupted supply of ingredients and/or packaging materials while monitoring quality, cost and service metrics.
• Research and negotiate best price, while maintaining established quality, service & delivery requirements for assigned ingredient and/or packaging categories.
• Establish risk mitigation strategies to minimize any concerns with materials, supply, delivery, or supplier relationships.
• Demonstrate full knowledge as the subject matter expert for assigned categories; establish both short and long-term sourcing & supply strategies.
• Oversee the development and execution of contracts and supply agreements.
• Establish annual budget plans and set standard costs for assigned purchased materials.
• Manage supplier relationships ensuring competitive pricing, quality, service and continuity of supply; evaluate supplier capabilities and establish/source approved suppliers for new materials dictated by business requirements.
• Negotiate and implement cost-saving programs with suppliers, such as volume-based discounts, better payment terms, lead time improvements, specification changes, etc.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance with contractual agreements; resolve issues and exceptions in a timely manner.
• Support food safety program, quality standards, BRC compliance and product integrity.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of purchasing experience with at least 3 years of hands on purchasing of direct materials (ingredients/packaging) in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
• Strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship management skills.
• Food manufacturing experience and familiarity with regulatory requirements, product specifications, Certificates of Analysis and BRC/AIB compliance.
• Proven experience managing daily purchasing, receiving & inventory activities (purchase order and delivery, receiving, monitor inventory, schedule inbound deliveries, expedite orders, etc.)
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office with proficient skills in Excel; experience with ERP Systems (Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, Great Plains, SAP, ECT)
• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong technical, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with multi-level personnel as well as suppliers, customers, and their representatives.
• Ability to work cross-functionally across the organization and with suppliers.
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change.
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree.

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform most of the essential functions for the position. Benson's is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Benson's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of , , , , , protected veteran status, , or other legally protected status.