At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to the pursuit of pork perfection, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork and connect every step between our farms and family tables. Together, more than 5,000 employees in five states work in our farms, feed mills, and processing plant, to produce Prairie Fresh pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees and the communities we call home.
JOB PURPOSE
The Procurement Supervisor is responsible for all day-to-day activities for procuring materials and ingredients required to produce high quality pork products in a processing facility harvesting over 20,000 animals per day. This position supervises a team responsible for ordering and receiving materials to support the goals and objectives of the organization. Collaborates and communicates with all levels of plant management and vendors to provide a high level of service to operations to meet the business objectives of the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborates with stakeholders and Sr. Purchasing Manager to establish procure to pay procedures and initial min/max inventory levels to accomplish procurement of materials and ingredients needed to support operations in a cost-effective manner.
Provides oversight and direction for the preparation and process of requisitions and purchase orders for materials and ingredients in a timely manner.
Assures timely execution of order processing for inventory of materials and ingredients are available to supply operations with no interruptions in inventory.
Provides required reports including key metrics to management and department leadership.
Maintains a positive working relationship with internal customers and vendors, providing the highest level of customer service to support operations.
Works closely with Food Safety and Quality Assurance teams to ensure new materials and ingredients comply with quality standards, specifications, shipping stipulations and on-time and complete deliveries.
Works closely with Accounting and Corporate to ensure invoice payment accuracy and maximize payment discounts
Provides direction, training and development to the purchasing and receiving team.
Create, execute, and manages open Purchase Orders and Inbound Receiving log for the purpose of improved communication and planning for plant stakeholders
Analyzes and interprets data as requested by manager.
Performs other duties as assigned by manager.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES
Plans and Aligns
Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational needs
Decision Quality
Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
Manges Conflict
Handling conflict situation effectively, with a minimum of noise.
Directs Work
Providing direction, delegating and removing obstacles to get work done.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred; or 2+ years of supply or accounting experience, purchasing/inventory control management and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills. Self-starter and highly motivated.
Ability to process data, formulate a plan, and articulate information comprehensively to end user
High attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to meet deadlines during the financial period.
Ability to work well within a team and ability to interact daily with all levels of the company's workforce.
Extensive experience with using personal computers and Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and all standard programs used by the industry.