Manager, Purchasing

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

SUMMARY:

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for the day to day purchasing activities for a specific location. The position will work with various departments to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained for current/future production needs, along with performing month end accounting entries and reconciliations. The Purchasing Manager is also responsible for providing oversight to the purchasing team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include, but are not limited to, the following: Prepare and process orders for packaging and ingredients needed for the plant, based on production schedule. Process and maintain purchase orders from submitted maintenance and plant requisitions. Perform month end inventory closing with accounting and investigate any material variances. Work with corporate purchasing to ensure the plant is conforming to contracts set in place. Responsible for keeping department audit ready. Make sure paperwork is up to date and all vendors are following required programs. Work closely with warehouse/receiving departments to ensure supplies arrive when needed. Provide oversight to purchasing team members.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will have supervisory responsibility. EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

Required Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field Plus 5 years of purchasing experience or 9 years of progressively responsible purchasing experience Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Project management experience Strong analytical skills Preferred Poultry and/or plant experience Previous Supervisory/Leadership experience George's is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to, among others, individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search, apply or interview for a career opportunity with the Company, please send an email to compliance@georgesinc.com or call 479-927-7000 to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information to assist you We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Veterans Welcome to George's! We are excited you are here. For over 100 years, we have been passionate about producing high-quality, nutritious chicken products. Want to know our secret ingredient? Our people. Behind every success story, & company milestone, our people lead the way. As a multi-generational, family-owned company, we believe that "family" extends beyond traditional boundaries. Here, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity and are dedicated to providing a supportive environment where you can grow, learn, and be recognized for your hard work. Our products are beloved across the United States, reaching countless families through restaurant chains. At George's, you have the chance of becoming a part of something bigger than yourself. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact locally while also seeing the influence of your work on a global scale. Welcome to George's, where you're not just joining a company—you're becoming part of our family. We're excited to grow together with you!