Purchasing Agent - Capital Acquisitions

Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Georgia, US
Fully remote
Capital and maintenance procurements
Cost reduction activities
Vendor negotiations and selection
The Corp Purchasing Agent supports the department with all major capital and maintenance procurements including cost reduction activities, negotiations, sourcing, recommending and selecting vendors as well as working with field locations to achieve cost reductions

Job Summary

  • The Corp Purchasing Agent supports the department with all major capital and maintenance procurements including cost reduction activities, negotiations, sourcing, recommending and selecting vendors as well as working with field locations to achieve cost reductions.
  • Responsibilities include partnering with corporate and field management to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities, reviewing vendor proposals, sourcing and evaluating suppliers, and preparing purchase orders and contract documents.
  • The role requires coordinating with various teams for inspections and contract execution, performing risk analyses, and sourcing new vendors with technical RFQ document creation.

Matching Summary

The Corp Purchasing Agent supports the department with all major capital and maintenance procurements including cost reduction activities, negotiations, sourcing, recommending and selecting vendors as well as working with field locations to achieve cost reductions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Capital and maintenance procurements
  • Cost reduction activities
  • Vendor negotiations and selection
  • Sourcing potential suppliers
  • Prepare and issue purchase orders
  • Contract execution management

Nice-to-have

  • Interpersonal savvy
  • Learning on the fly
  • Action oriented
  • Problem solving skills

Key Requirements

  • Minimum two (2) years in capital procurement
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • APICS or ISM Certification (C.P.M. or CPSM) preferred
  • Degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain preferred
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in poultry preferred
  • Math competency in Algebra
  • Skilled in computer applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
  • Ability to research and understand contract law

Work Rights

Not specified

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