Ben E. Keith Company · 3 weeks ago
Purchasing Manager
San Antonio Food, 17635 Ben E Keith Way, San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBen E. Keith Company is a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, striving to exceed customer expectations. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing inventory replenishment to increase profitability and streamline operations, while also overseeing purchasing processes and supporting Purchasing Assistants.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code
Manage the replenishment of products within assigned categories to ensure supply is balanced with demand at the best price
Perform administrative functions, such as purchasing system management, price verification and new item requests
Manage the purchase order process to drive the completion of purchases from inception to delivery
Manage daily job responsibilities of assigned Purchasing Assistants (where applicable)
Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing related to performance of Purchasing Assistants
Consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management practices in support of BEK culture
Manage purchasing levels based on pre-determined guidelines
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of Inventory/Purchasing system
Valid driver's license is required for driving to perform company business
Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format
Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time an appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials to provide timely and quality responses
Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications
Preferred
Previous purchasing and/or manufacturing experience
Previous management experience
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or related industry
Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and email; willingness to learn new software as needed
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
401K with matching contribution
Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Educational Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and holidays
Employee Credit Union
Company
Ben E. Keith Company
Ben E. Keith celebrates over 115 years of distribution excellence in the food and beverage distribution business. Ben E.
Founded in 1906
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Ashley
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Jeff Shaffer
Chief Information Security Officer
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