Purchasing Lead

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY: The Purchasing Lead is responsible for supporting Materials/ MRO purchases for plant needs. This role is a hybrid role and will be cross trained both on materials for production and a fill for the tool crib as needed. The Purchasing Lead will work cross functionally to support projects, reports, and assist in new process improvements and training for the Purchasing department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design and maintain purchasing and vendor reports to track trends, accuracy, and performance.
• Support product research and approvals, ensuring data accuracy across purchasing systems.
• Review purchase orders, validate SKUs and product plans, and track receipts across locations.
• Maintain vendor packaging guidelines and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with the Shipping Department to meet delivery deadlines, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Manage vendor communications, monitor supplier performance, and resolve order issues.
• Conduct cycle counts and ensure reporting accuracy in the inventory system.
• Identify and implement process improvements that drive cost savings and efficiency.
• Train and develop team members on processes and support new system rollouts.
• Serve as backup for tool crib attendants or supervisors when needed.
• Partner with Operations, R&D, and Quality Assurance to ensure raw materials, ingredients, and packaging meet regulatory, food safety, and customer requirements.
• Support vendor qualification and audits, ensuring suppliers meet company standards for safety, quality, and sustainability.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of data within ERP/purchasing systems
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not have supervisory responsibility.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Required
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1 year of MRO experience
  • 2 years+ of purchasing experience
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
  • Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning
• Preferred
  • Previous leadership experience

George’s is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search, apply or interview for a career opportunity with the Company, please send an email to compliance@georgesinc.com or call 479-927-7000 to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information to assist you

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans