empirical Foods ยท 1 month ago
Purchasing Agent
US-SD-Dakota Dunes
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expEmpirical Foods is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Agent to support their operations. In this role, you will manage the sourcing and purchasing of materials and equipment, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingNatural Resources
Responsibilities
Review and process purchase requisitions, ensuring proper approvals and completeness
Prepare purchase orders and obtain competitive quotes from vendors
Negotiate pricing, delivery terms, and specifications with suppliers
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships
Arrange freight and expedite orders as needed
Maintain accurate purchasing records including costs, delivery schedules, and product quality metrics
Organize and update purchasing library, catalogs, and project documentation
Resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and billing
Track parts and materials throughout the purchase order life cycle
Investigate and resolve purchasing or contractual disputes in coordination with management
Research materials, parts, and equipment options, providing price comparisons and availability data
Support fellow purchasing team members during scheduling conflicts or high-volume periods
Collaborate across departments to address purchasing needs and resolve issues
Oversee forklift and vehicle fleet maintenance and safety
Schedule service appointments and negotiate with maintenance vendors
Ensure all fleet equipment is operational, safe, and available when needed
Track vehicle usage and maintenance records
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Must have regular and punctual attendance
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation
Must have regular and punctual attendance
Basic math skills
General computer knowledge and proficiency
Excellent written and verbal communication at all organizational levels
Capability to build and maintain effective vendor relationships
Accuracy, organization, and attention to detail is required
Ability to adapt to conflicting deadlines and priorities established by company demands
Communicate effectively with all levels of employees as necessary, both in verbal and written form
Ability to build and maintain relationships with various vendors
Must be able and willing to work flexible hours, including weekends
High School diploma or equivalent, or verifiable ability to perform essential job functions
Preferred
Proficiency with Accounting Software and Microsoft Office
1+ years of experience in a purchasing agent role
Experience in the food processing industry
Company
empirical Foods
At empirical, we believe everyone deserves safe, quality, and affordable food.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase