PURCHASING SUPERVISOR I

JBS Foods

  • Greeley, CO
  • $49,585 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
DescriptionPosition at JBS USAJOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: Purchasing SupervisorDepartment:AccountingLocation:Greeley, CO Value Added PlantSalary Class:ExemptPurpose & Scope:Our company is in search of a Purchasing Supervisor. Responsible for performing a variety of purchasing duties and providing support to the Purchasing Department. Process purchase orders and requisitions, verify packing list with purchase orders and invoices, maintain files, and place orders as needed. Create and maintain reports and documentation as required. At the direction of the Procurement Manager, research and locate vendors and request bids for various products. Monitor and maintain dry goods, supplies, and safety stock inventory levels and coordinate with other departments to ensure that operations are smooth and uninterrupted. Trains, directs, and appraises direct department personnel.Principle Responsibilities:
  • Ensures that procedures for procuring materials and services are communicated to and followed by Expeditors
  • Maintains relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure good, reliable sources of supply and information;
  • Ensures thorough and complete tracking and recording of purchase and inventory records to provide accurate accounting of all purchased goods and services;
  • May investigate to conclusion all disputed purchases of goods and services for the protection of the company and with fairness to the supplier;
  • Guides and trains procurement personnel in purchasing systems and procedures;
  • Inventory ownership, ensuring proper procedures are followed in receiving, issuing, returning and overall inventory management.
  • Purchasing of all non-inventory items.
  • Responsible for placing purchase orders for new and existing production materials.
  • Identify and develop qualified suppliers which meet company standards.
  • Control the cost of purchased materials within budget and generate cost reduction action plans.
  • Maintain and support company objectives for cost reduction, inventory turns and on-time delivery.
  • Place purchase orders to meet production schedules, while maintaining good supplier relationships and maintaining cost control.
  • Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies
  • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
  • Develop, maintain and improve supplier relationships
  • Locate alternative suppliers, products and services
  • Provide purchasing planning and control information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends
  • Build contingency plans for suppliers to ensure continuity of supply
  • Identify and manage any risks across the MRO category
  • Acts as business partner to Operations and provides expert Sourcing insights, recommendations and guidance.
  • Constructively challenges Plant Operations in order to identify new value and process optimization opportunities
  • Identifies and drives strategic sourcing projects together with other sourcing projects/tasks.
  • Develops systems and process roadmaps to optimize performance of MRO Sourcing and procurement activities.
Requirements:
  • 2+ years as a Purchasing Assistant are preferred; Knowledge and understanding of beef processing industry a plus.
Skills/Competencies:
  • Ability to communicate effectively before groups, customers and employees;
  • Ability to lead a team
  • Must have excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office; Heavily focus on Microsoft Excel
  • Must be self-motivated to perform simultaneous tasks independently;
  • Multi-task oriented, able to work at a fast pace, high sense of urgency
  • Must have a high level of ethics
  • Must be able to meet critical deadlines, prioritize and practice excellent time management skills;
  • Knowledge of SAP software is preferred
  • Should be good with mathematics, percentages, statistics, etc.
Work Environment:The work environment may include cold and/or hot temperatures, fast-paced setting, and exposure to various chemicals, machinery, and knives. Can further include slippery floors and loud noises.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: sick leave, 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 $49,585-66,940k
  • Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan, the amount of 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, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.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, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. 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 Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more 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 of our team members.Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, SincerityEOE/Vets/DisabilityUnsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from 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 companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned 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.

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