Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats · 1 month ago
Purchasing Manager
Wittenberg, WI, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelNueske's Applewood Smoked Meats is seeking a Purchasing Manager to join their leadership team. This role involves overseeing procurement activities, analyzing market trends, and ensuring the quality and reliability of materials and supplies. The Purchasing Manager will also develop purchasing systems, maintain vendor relationships, and manage procurement reporting systems.
Food and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Plan, organize, direct, and oversee all procurement activities
Develop and maintain purchasing systems, procedures, and vendor evaluation methods to ensure quality, cost, and timely delivery
Analyze raw meat markets and delivery conditions to forecast material availability and prepare market analysis reports
Create and maintain a Vendor Operating Manual with procedures and compliance requirements
Establish and manage procurement reporting systems and performance metrics
Source, recruit, and maintain relationships with suppliers that meet company quality and ethical standards
Negotiate contracts, prepare and issue purchase orders and change notices, and ensure policy compliance
Oversee all stages of commodity procurement from purchase intent through delivery and disposal of surplus materials
Verify product specifications, pricing, and invoices; resolve discrepancies and defective goods issues with vendors or quality teams
Expedite deliveries and ensure timely supplier payments in coordination with Accounts Payable
Maintain effective vendor partnerships and continuous process improvements
Minimal travel required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field
Proven experience in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field
Preferred
Proven experience as a Purchasing Manager or Buyer with strong sourcing and vendor management skills
Solid knowledge of supply chain management and procurement processes
Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving abilities
Strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and multitasking skills
Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment in decision-making
Company
Nueske's Applewood Smoked Meats
Nueske’s was founded in 1933 – the heart of The Great Depression – by R.C. Nueske. Times were hard for everyone and R.C.
Founded in 1933
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tanya Nueske
CEO
Dan Macke
Chief Operating Officer
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