PURCHASING MANAGER

Description

PURCHASING MANAGER - MEMPHIS PLANT

We are looking for a Purchasing Manager for JBS/Memphis, TN Plant

The JBS Memphis Plant is seeking a Purchasing Manager position to be responsible for the procurement of parts and material for production and stock inventory. Locates, compares, and negotiates parts and material pricing with vendors. Completes related purchasing orders and reports, and maintains files. Monitors inventory levels and coordinates with departments to ensure that operation are smooth and uninterrupted.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assumes responsibility for the effective performance of all purchasing related functions
• Research and located vendors, investigate and analyze the best sources of parts and materials and give options to purchasing/plant manager team.
• Monitor inventory levels to place appropriate orders
• Complete and maintains all records including purchasing requisitions, purchase orders receiving reports, and related purchasing paperwork
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining professional business relations with vendors
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining good communication, coordination, and working relations with the company personnel and management
• Keep department informed of areas activities and of any significant problems. Provides suggestions for improved policies and procedures
• Visit the floor to be able to asses supplies and record orders
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required and assigned
• Performance Managements
• Parts and materials are ordered with appropriated lead time
• Records, orders, reports, files, and related paperwork are completed timely and accurate
• Not all inclusive duties - other duties as necessary

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Computer Skills - Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access
• Prior Leadership Skills
• Prior knowledge of vendor sources, product, and purchasing procedures
• Understanding of production preferred
• Good communication Skills
• Must be able to prioritize and multi-task
• Solid math skills
• Familiar with contracts and negations
• Able to use related computer applications

REQUIRED: Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this position, the amount of travel many vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Vacation and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401 (k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base Salary Range of ($67k - $91K)
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's Annual Bonus plan, the annual bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate's relevant experience, qualification, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the for the role.

The company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment of our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility to documented for all new employees by the end of the third day.

About Us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, and package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six-continent. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim's, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greely, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy mor than 300 days of sunshine a year.

OUR MISSION: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all our team members.

OUR CORE VALUES are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE/Vets/Disability

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance form any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its company or via the applicant racking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved HR, will be solely warned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.