Reviews requisitions, confers with vendors, selects products, estimates values, determines procurement methods, prepares purchase orders, reviews bids, and negotiates contracts
Job Summary
Reviews requisitions, confers with vendors, selects products, estimates values, determines procurement methods, prepares purchase orders, reviews bids, and negotiates contracts.
Maintains procurement records, discusses defective goods, and may approve invoices or expedite delivery.
Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan, 401K savings Plan, Paid Holidays, Personal Time off, and Employee Discounts.
Matching Summary
Reviews requisitions, confers with vendors, selects products, estimates values, determines procurement methods, prepares purchase orders, reviews bids, and negotiates contracts.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
product and service vendor sources
purchasing procedures and practices
negotiation and communication skills
time management and attention to detail
organization skills
Nice-to-have
organizational sustainability efforts
waste reduction/optimization
environmental preferred purchasing practices
customer focus
Key Requirements
3-5 years purchasing experience
poultry, beef, seafood, or dairy industry
Associate's or Bachelor’s degree preferred
certification/licensing in a program of 18 months to 3 years