Ben E. Keith Company · 17 hours ago
Purchasing Manager
ABQ-SF Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelBen E. Keith Company is a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for managing inventory replenishment, overseeing purchase orders, and ensuring operational efficiencies while leading a team of Purchasing Assistants.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Manage the replenishment of products within assigned categories to ensure supply is balanced with demand at the best price
Perform administrative functions, such as purchasing system management, price verification and new item requests
Manage the purchase order process to drive the completion of purchases from inception to delivery
Manage daily job responsibilities of assigned Purchasing Assistants (where applicable)
Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing related to performance of Purchasing Assistants
Consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management practices in support of BEK culture
Manage purchasing levels based on pre-determined guidelines
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and email; willingness to learn new software as needed
Knowledge of Inventory/Purchasing system
Valid driver's license is required for driving to perform company business
Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications
Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format
Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time an appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials to provide timely and quality responses
Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications
Preferred
Previous purchasing and/or manufacturing experience
Previous management experience
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or related industry
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability
401K with matching contribution
Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Educational Assistance Program
Paid Vacation and holidays
Employee Credit Union
Company
Ben E. Keith Company
Ben E. Keith celebrates over 115 years of distribution excellence in the food and beverage distribution business. Ben E.
Founded in 1906
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jim Ashley
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Jeff Shaffer
Chief Information Security Officer
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