Purchasing Associate McLane Classic Foods - 3.0 Burleson, TX Job Details Full-time $25 - $30 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Food production Teamwork Food processing plant experience High school diploma or GED Manufacturing Full Job Description Overview We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Purchasing Associate to join our team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for managing the purchasing process, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring the seamless flow of materials and supplies essential to our operations. Your expertise in ERP systems and materials management will drive efficiency, cost savings, and supply chain excellence. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where proactive sourcing and negotiation skills are highly valued. Responsibilities

• Create and maintain purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Monitor inventory levels to support production requirements.
• Communicate with suppliers regarding deliveries, shortages, and lead times.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and purchasing-related issues.
• Assist with supplier performance monitoring and compliance activities.
• Coordinate with Production Planning to ensure material availability.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and physical inventory verification.
• Monitor purchased material quality and assist with non-conforming material resolution.
• Assist with disposition of obsolete inventory and supplier returns.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and system data.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Adhere to food safety, GMP, HACCP, and company safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education Associate degree preferred. High school diploma or equivalent required. 2+ years of purchasing, inventory control, or supply chain experience preferred. Food manufacturing experience preferred. Qualifications Proven experience with ERP systems such as

SAP, SAP ERP, JD

Edwards, Oracle EBS or equivalent supply chain management software. Strong understanding of materials management, purchasing processes, and vendor relationship management. Skilled in using spreadsheets and Excel data analysis for procurement planning and cost analysis. Knowledge of inventory management techniques including inventory control and logistics coordination. Excellent communication skills for vendor negotiations and internal stakeholder collaboration. Familiarity with contracts, sourcing strategies, pricing models, and supply chain best practices. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities with attention to detail. Join us as a Purchasing Associate to help streamline our procurement operations while building valuable vendor partnerships! Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting our supply chain excellence—driving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring the right materials are available at the right time. We're committed to fostering a collaborative environment where your skills can thrive!

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person