Purchasing Agent - Capital Acquisitions

PRIMARY FUNCTION: 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 AND TASKS:

• Partner with corporate management, field processing, feed mill, and hatchery management to identify and implement opportunities to achieve cost reductions and project deliverables
• Review vendor proposals, current pricing, etc. and identify areas for cost savings and negotiate pricing to get the best possible pricing for quality goods
• Source and evaluate potential suppliers recommending best options to leadership
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, formal contract documents and any needed revisions
• Source new vendors, identify capabilities and create technical RFQ documents; proposal review and risk analyses as needed
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, maintenance, etc. to schedule remote inspections, onsite visits and or/ installations
• Manage execution of contracts in conjunction with various team (Operations, Engineering, Accounting, and local Purchasing dept) to ensure contract conditions are met
• Perform additional relevant duties as assigned

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None. This is an individual contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent; degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or other relevant discipline preferred
• APICS or ISM Certification (C.P.M. or CPSM)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum two (2) years in capital procurement; additional purchasing/ procurement experience preferred
• Related work experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in poultry preferred
• Math competency in Algebra needed; Pre-Calculus preferred
• Skilled in computer applications (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Demonstrated ability to source suppliers and successfully negotiate contracts
• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to influence leaders' decision in reference to procurements
• Ability to research and understand contract law
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbal) to all levels of the organization and ability to communicate issues and resolve in an effective and efficient manner
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Follow departmental and company safety policies and programs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit for extended periods utilizing office equipment and/ or computers in an open area office space
• Ability to conduct site visits and tours of poultry processing, feed mill, hatchery, and supplier facilities
• May occasionally lift up to 20 lbs

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.