PROCUREMENT MANAGER

Procurement Manager

Overview

This position is primarily responsible for management of procurement programs and activities as related to materials and services for the Sumter, SC Complex.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Formal bidding.

• Vendor selection.

• External vendor management.

• Internal customer relations.

• Cost savings reporting.

• Pricing verification.

• Writing contracts.

• Expediting shipments

• Monitoring the backorders.

Qualifications:

Must have 2 or more years in a Packaging-related role preferred.

• TQM or Continuous Improvement knowledge a plus.

• Production plant, warehousing, and foodservice distribution experience in a meat & poultry environment is a plus.

• Must have excellent computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet Explorer.

• SAP software experience preferred.

• Must have excellent business machine skills. (computer, phone, fax, copier, scanner, etc)

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills, being able to work with all levels of management and hourly partners. • Should be good with mathematics, able to analyze formulas, product gauge, metric conversion, general algebra, percentages, statistics.

• Must be self-motivated to perform simultaneous tasks without close, continuous supervision.

• Must be able to meet critical deadlines, prioritize, and practice excellent time management skills.

• Highly motivated, self starter, able to prioritize projects, accept responsibility and follow through without close supervision.

• Must be conscientious and good with details.

• Must be able to pass a background check, along with drug and alcohol tests.

• Must deal well with high pressure and tight lead times. • Some (15-20%) travel involved.

• Confidentiality is a must.

• Must have dependable transportation.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor's degree preferred; related job experience (5+ years) considered.

EOE, including disability/vets