Purchasing Agent
Livingston, CA | Day | 29769
Essential Job Functions
1. Analyze spend, Source, bid, negotiate, makes commitments,maintain SAP records for assigned responsibilities & support operations and establish purchases of energy, materials, suppliers, equipment and services in support of operations within assigned areas.
2. Detailed analysis and interpretation of all data maintained, including but not limited to spend, categories, suppliers, purchase orders, bids, and other transactions or analysis as required.
3. Support and deliver continuous improvement opportunities related to assigned buy space, procure to pay process, or other responsibilities.
4. Maintain Contracts, Databases, Information records, or Source Lists.
5. Other tasks as assigned by the Purchasing Manager or Director.
Requirements
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
1. BS Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related required
2. Demonstrated analytical skills with statistics, plus report writing skills required
3. Proficient with Microsoft Office (emphasizing spreadsheets, presentations, & data bases)
4. Act decisively with a sense of urgency, but able to collaborate and build alignment
5. Must be a “self-starter” comfortable working independently on multiple projects simultaneously
6. Capable of prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and delivering results
7. Requires demonstrated communication skills, clear articulate speech, good listening skills and the ability to generate clear, concise written documentation.
8. Have the ability to influence through indirect authority is essential.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
1. One-three years Materials Management or Operations experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Must have reliable transportation
2. Must be have to obtain CA drivers license
3. Must be able to have consistent attendance in the Livingston, or other assigned Foster Farms’ Office
4. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
5. Must be able to drive to various company and vendor locations
6. Must be able to work on the computer for long periods of time
Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and Females are encouraged to apply.
Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.
How To Apply
You can apply online by clicking HERE, where you will be able to upload a resume and cover letter.
Or mail your resume to:
Foster Farms Central Employment
RE: Job ID 29769
P.O. Box 457
Livingston, CA 95334
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