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Mountaire Farms · 14 hours ago

Purchasing Agent

Lumber Bridge, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company that is seeking a Purchasing Agent to source and acquire goods and services. The role involves working closely with internal departments to manage supplier relationships, resolve discrepancies, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Food and Beverage

Responsibilities

Working with internal stakeholders to build the scope of work, run "Requests for" (RFx), negotiate and award based on cost-effectiveness and quality standards of low volume, low risk or short-term contracted goods and services to meet operational needs

Sourcing and procuring non-inventory goods and services based on departmental needs

Identifying, evaluating and qualifying new suppliers; maintaining supplier relationships

Monitoring and tracking project-based purchases and ensuring alignment with budgets and timelines

Ensuring compliance with company Procurement policies and regulatory requirements

Helping resolve Accounts Payable (A/P) invoice discrepancies including incorrect pricing, proof of delivery and tracking, missing and misapplied invoices, etc

Documenting and reporting on cost avoidance and cost savings based on Procurement activities, Procure-to-Pay (P2P) related key performance indicators (KPIs) including open Purchase Order reporting and maintenance, on-time delivery and expediting as needed

Training internal employees who are responsible for creating requisitions in the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process and providing feedback to internal customers, outside suppliers and peers

Maintaining safe and positive work environment in compliance with OSHA, company standards, local, state and federal requirements

Qualification

PurchasingVendor relationsOracle (ERP)NegotiationProject coordinationAnalytical skillsInventory managementSupply chain managementContract managementProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Associates degree in relevant field or 3 - 5 years equivalent work experience required

3 - 5 years' relevant experience. Experience in purchasing/parts room inventory, vendor relations, negotiations and/or contracting

Excellent customer service, inventory management, purchasing, supply chain, financial or warehouse management software such as Oracle, Microsoft Office applications

Proficiency in Oracle (ERP) systems and the ability to train others

Proven track record in supplier negotiation and project coordination

Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication, both written and verbal and interpersonal abilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally

Knowledge of procurement best practices and contract management

Role may serve as a mentor or informal lead to Purchasing Coordinators

Position is expected to operate with a higher degree of autonomy and decision-making authority

Occasional travel to local non-processing plant locations, suppliers or infrequently to plants in other states for familiarization