J ob Title: Procurement Manager ILocation: Swanton, VTRole:Procurement Manager will report to Plant Manager with a dotted line to the Corporate Head of Procurement and will be responsible for entire procurement/purchasing lifecycle, including procurement strategy, negotiations and purchasing of all materials and services required for a high-volume manufacturing facility. The procurement manager will be responsible for supporting the optimization of the procurement processes related to purchasing of all packaging, ingredients, services, supplies, and MRO parts. This role will support administrative tasks surrounding purchasing of materials mentioned above. This position will be responsible to ensure SAP accuracy in all facets of the procurement process. Works with facility managers, supervisors, and suppliers to ensure timely, full delivery of orders. This individual will work with R&D to purchase new materials and ingredients.Responsibilities:
Work with JBS Global Procurement team on projects and cost savings programs
Responsible for implementing and compliance with all JBS Procurement/Purchasing processes
Identify chronic quality issues and trigger problem-solving.
Ensures delivery of requested materials from JBS schedulers, planners, and requisitioners.
Ensures prompt, accurate,creationand maintenanceof purchaserequisitions andpurchaseorders
Ensures optimization of SAP to improve purchase process and accurate financial record documentation
Develop positive relationships with suppliers and keep in close contact regarding open orders and service levels.
Works with finance team to resolve block invoice issue’s
Work with the plant leadership team to guarantee supply of all materials and services needed; collaborate with team to identify and avoid issues that would impact plant efficiency
Help process requisitions at the plant level
Support resolution ofAP issues with SAP Workflow(i.e. Workflow, GR/IRReconciliation)
Works with plant management to improve overall purchasing processes, material management and optimize inventory while maintaining plant efficiency.
Conversion ofall purchase requisitions to purchase ordersaccording to release strategies.
Confirmsallpurchase ordersin SAP within 48 hours
Processes and supports product claims with suppliers, brokers and plants to an agreeable resolution and reimbursement for issue dealing with packaging and ingredients
Support inventory activities (cycle counts)
Work with corporate procurement to identify/setup/negotiate co-packers as needed for Culinary.
Partner will plant teams to ensurecorrect materials are in place on a daily basis
Support optimization of SAP to improve purchase process and accurate financial record documentation
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.Skills and Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
2-5 years of supply chain experience, or equivalent education,in purchasing, sales, planning, logistics, or manufacturing management role
Superior analytic capacity and problem-solving skills
SAP or other ERP system in a manufacturing environment is a plus
Knowledge of purchasing, selling, scheduling, and production planning of perishable food products desired
Experience in a manufacturing company with broad knowledge of operations, distribution, sales
Self-starter, driven individual focused on continuous improvement
Skilled negotiator
Excellent team-oriented approach is critical
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Superior project management skills
Demonstrated capacity to lead successful negotiations
Demonstrated capacity to work with a team
This position will interaction with the following stakeholders:
Suppliers
Government agencies /USDA
Freight & warehousing suppliers
Vendors & Strategic partners
All internal teams within the facility
Sales & Category Managers
DECISION – MAKING AUTHORITY
Extensive in applicable area
BUDGETARY OR PROPERTY RESPONSIBILITY
Extensive in applicable area
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
Complex, fast paced, and structured
Professional office environment in warehouse
Use of standard office equipment
If interested, please apply at jbssa.com/careersWe offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.JBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.EOE/ Vet s / Disability