Purchasing Manager

Creekstone Farms Premium Beef - Arkansas City, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Arkansas City, KS

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient receipt, storage, and dispatch of various goods, including packaging materials, tools, machinery, and personal protective equipment (PPE). This role focuses on developing supply agreements, ensuring timely procurement, and maintaining supplier relationships to support the production facility's needs. The Purchasing Manager will also engage in inventory management and warehouse operations to enhance the company's effectiveness and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan material requirements and generate purchase orders.
• Follow up with vendors and evaluate prices.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels and vendor records.
• Implement mathematical models and utilize ERP tools for stock replenishment.
• Improve customer order fill rates and minimize inventory carrying costs.
• Report daily and weekly usage.
• Establish effective working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Plan, organize, and control warehouse operations, including managing direct and indirect reports.
• Fulfill management objectives, particularly in controlling material costs.
• Establish and maintain budgets for purchasing activities.
• Plan warehouse resources and activities in line with company objectives.
• Implement cost reduction strategies for warehouse transactions.
• Manage adherence to Creekstone Purchasing Policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and/or 3-5 years equivalent experience.
• Basic computer skills including MS Office products.
• Food/Meat Industry Experience preferred.