Foster Poultry Farms · 1 week ago
Purchasing Manager I (Indirect Supplies/MRO/Site Services)
Livingston, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$103K/yr - $129K/yr
5+ years expFoster Poultry Farms is a leader in the poultry industry, seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee Indirect Supplies, MRO, and Site Services procurement. This role involves managing a significant annual spend while ensuring compliance and driving cost reductions through strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Drive cost reductions through strategic sourcing, supply chain optimization, product innovation, technology, and process improvements
Establish KPIs for supplier performance and conduct regular business reviews to ensure continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and ethical sourcing standards
Develop and maintain category strategies for key spend areas to optimize cost and supplier relationships
Provide coaching and mentoring to direct reports, leveraging individual strengths and fostering professional growth
Direct and manage purchasing functions to meet business requirements and achieve sourcing objectives
Minimize acquisition costs for materials and services; negotiate and administer bids, purchase orders, and long-term contracts for Indirect Supplies, MRO, and Site Services
Leverage data analytics and market intelligence to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve decision-making
Collaborate with Finance and Operations to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives
Drive continuous improvement and department performance using Six Sigma and lean methodologies
Negotiate and manage over 100 supplier master agreements across multiple categories and plant locations
Support Risk Management on contractor insurance, safety, chemical compliance, and reporting
Standardize supply methods, contracts, and payment terms across business platforms
Utilize SAP and Microsoft Office for procurement and reporting
Lead special projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or related field
On-site work required at Livingston corporate office
5-7 years of procurement experience
Strong negotiation skills, knowledge of business law, and experience creating service and supply contracts
Proficiency in MS Office applications and advanced Excel skills
Strong leadership, project management, and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex data
Knowledge of procurement procedures, accounting, and tax principles
Preferred
MBA
Understanding of agriculture and meat processing industries
Broad knowledge of Indirect procurement categories
Experience with e-procurement tools and digital sourcing platforms
Company
Foster Poultry Farms
Fresno, CA, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase