Assistant Complex Purchasing Manager

Mississippi - Flowood Prepared Foodsmid

Purchasing ManagerProcurement & Purchasing

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Key Responsibilities

Partner with Purchasing Manager, Plant Management and Product Management to eliminate redundancy and manage inventory, including MRO, packaging,

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Purchasing ManagerProcurement & Purchasing

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→Partner with Purchasing Manager, Plant Management and Product Management to eliminate redundancy and manage inventory, including MRO, packaging, and ingredients
→Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and, partnering with corporate and plant management teams, facilitate favorable supplier contract negotiated best pricing
→Assist with cost saving objectives by managing bids, quotes, pricing and contracts for assigned locations; support and communicate new initiatives/strategies for cost reductions
→Support purchasing standard operating procedures
→Assist with Complex purchase order maintenance and initiatives
→Ensure reporting is accurately completed and recorded as required
→Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

→None. This is an individual contributor position. Competencies required: Functional/Technical
Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly and Interpersonal Savvy.

Associates’ degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Material Management or other related discipline from an accredited institution; Bachelors’ degree preferred
American Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification preferred

Minimum three (3) years’ purchasing experience in a production environment
Proven supplier contract negotiation and implementation experience
Proficient computer and math skills with experience in utilizing Microsoft, Lotus Smart Suite and ERP/MRP systems
Demonstrated leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, Top 25 behaviors, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner
Must have exceptional communication, both verbal and written, attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency