Salary Range: $103,000-$129,000 per year
Purpose of Position:
The Purchasing Manager provides leadership and oversight for Indirect Supplies, MRO, and Site Services procurement; managing an annual spend of $200M+. This role is responsible for delivering financial benefits through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and negotiations to secure best-value contracts. The position manages a team of Purchasing Agents, Buyers, and Sourcing Coordinators, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures while supporting internal and external requirements.
Primary Objectives
- Drive cost reductions through strategic sourcing, supply chain optimization, product innovation, technology, and process improvements.
- Establish KPIs for supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews to ensure continuous improvement.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
- Develop and maintain category strategies for key spend areas to optimize cost and supplier relationships.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to direct reports, leveraging individual strengths and fostering professional growth.
Essential Functions
- Direct and manage purchasing functions to meet business requirements and achieve sourcing objectives.
- Minimize acquisition costs for materials and services; negotiate and administer bids, purchase orders, and long-term contracts for Indirect Supplies, MRO, and Site Services.
- Leverage data analytics and market intelligence to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve decision-making.
- Collaborate with Finance and Operations to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement and department performance using Six Sigma and lean methodologies.
- Negotiate and manage over 100 supplier master agreements across multiple categories and plant locations.
- Support Risk Management on contractor insurance, safety, chemical compliance, and reporting.
- Standardize supply methods, contracts, and payment terms across business platforms.
- Utilize SAP and Microsoft Office for procurement and reporting.
- Lead special projects as needed.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or related field.
- 5–7 years of procurement experience with Indirect Supplies/MRO/Site Services
- On-site work required at Livingston corporate office.
- Strong negotiation skills, knowledge of business law, and experience creating service and supply contracts.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data.
- Knowledge of procurement procedures, accounting, and tax principles.
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA
- Understanding of agriculture and meat processing industries
- Broad knowledge of Indirect procurement categories
- Experience with e-procurement tools and digital sourcing platforms.
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Consistent and reliable attendance
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
- Flexibility to prioritize workloads and attend off-site meetings
- Periodic travel required
Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles
- Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
- Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
- Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
- Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
- Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
- Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.
Why Join Foster Farms?
This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.
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