Purchasing Manager

1 week ago

prairie, United States 8 Cylinder Consulting Full time

Only experienced food purchasing agents will be considered.


One of my clients, The Spice Guild is seeking an experienced procurement and logistics analyst. They are a growing family - owned manufacturing and R&D center company in Grand Prairie, TX.

We are looking for someone who can multi-task, is energetic, pays attention to detail and is a team - focused individual.

The person we select must be well mannered and work well with customers, vendors and co-workers.

The work environment is an agile, innovative and collaborative one, all set in a modern work environment. Our management's goal is to provide an atmosphere for creative thinking in a family centric environment.

We are a place where great work is rewarded and where our team is recognized for their contributions. Our people have a "Whatever it Takes" attitude but have fun too


ONLY CANDIDATES WITH PURCHASING EXPERIENCE IN THE FOOD MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY or WITH SPICES AND SEASONINGS WILL BE CONSIDERED.


Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

· Purchases all bulk and bag ingredients for production.

· Categorize and list all raw products by volume (High, Mid or Low) and communicate that list to the president of the company monthly.

· Negotiate raw ingredient pricing on a regular basis (High Volume Items Monthly. Mid Volume Items Quarterly and Low Volume Items Semi-Annually).

· Communicate negotiated pricing (Before / After) to president of the company monthly.

· Updating pricing in software system on all purchases.

· Responsible for negotiating contracts with vendors as well as reviewing product quality and delivery times to ensure vendors are complying with their contract.

· Work closely with QA department when looking to purchase a product from new vendor.

· Study the market to identify price trends and future availability of materials and goods.

· On a monthly basis, update the president of the company on trends and availabilities.

· Update and replace vendors based upon performance, service and pricing. Update president of the company on all changes monthly.

· Prepare all requisitions and purchase orders per company policy.

· Maintain all purchasing records, digitally and with paper.

· Maintain logistics and all supply chain management to ensure proper stock of ingredients and packaging materials.

· Work in partnership with all departments to ensure that all goals and objectives are met.

· Communicates with bookkeeper via e-mail, raw product pricing changes so formulas can be costed out, on a regular and timely basis.

· Communicates with warehouse & Q/A expected deliveries daily.

· Communicates with production manager to determine ingredients on hand, inventory needed and blending projections for the week.

· Works in partnership with the receiving department to ensure quantities received match the purchase order. Reconciles the differences.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree is preferred, but equivalent experience will be considered.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a purchasing manager or similar role in the food manufacturing industry.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office modules is required.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data effectively.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and organizational skills.
  • Ability to meet multiple tasks, deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Purchasing experience in the food manufacturing industry.

Join our team as a Purchasing Manager and contribute to the success of our company by providing valuable insights and strategic guidance where applicable.

We offer a competitive salary package and a supportive work environment.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Experience level:

  • 2 years

Physical setting:

  • Office

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Grand Prairie, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Procurement and Logisitcs: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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