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Eden Foods, Inc. Purchasing Department Manager in Clinton, Michigan
Eden Foods -- Clinton, Michigan (Lenawee County) seeks capable Purchasing Department Manager. Experience and willingness to learn required. Teamwork, honesty, and communication skills necessary. Food and agricultural knowledge helpful; good people, good food, good benefits.
Email resume to Sherri Laing, HR slaing1@edenfoods.com{rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"}Ph. 517.456.7424
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Job Description
Purchasing Department
Position: Purchasing Department Manager
Reports to: Company President
Collaborates with: Eden Foods Department Managers and Suppliers
Duties and Responsibilities
*The two-part, primary responsibility of the Purchasing Department is to 1.) Provide the company with maintained-accurate facts about the items they purchase. 2.) Achieve, within reason and to the best of the Department's ability, minimal out of stocks to the company's customers. * 1. Responsible for the activities and organization of the Purchasing Department
Develop a purchasing strategy to satisfy Eden Foods' requirements, specifications, and achievement of goals
Develop, maintain, and improve supplier and grower relationships to best ensure reliability and mutual understanding
Foster a collaborative, cross trained culture in the Purchasing Department, and successfully support other company Departments' business functions and achievement of goals
Maintain accurate and up to date records for the Department and company
Train and lead Department staff with an emphasis on specifications, productive relationships, process improvement, process discipline, and teamwork
Improve systems for product information accuracy, access, and use across the company
Manage purchasing processes, documents, systems, and all other required tools to maximize the team's efforts and efficiency
Manage and optimize inventory, fill rates, and purchase decisions related to ingredients and packaging
Perform pricing analysis and forecasting
Analyze market conditions, develop strategies to meet company and customer needs, contract good accordingly
Negotiate favorable details of cost and terms for purchases
Ensure procurement contracts are acceptable to the company and that they accommodate legal and company requirements regarding specifications, certifier, and government regulators
Collaborate with purchasing team to generate ongoing improvements in efficiency and productivity of processes throughout the Department
Job Requirements
A. Suitable professional experience and education
B. Organized, attention to detail and accuracy. Problem solving skills and engagement
C. Knowledge of agricultural supply systems and perishable commodities
D. Straight forward and forthright communication skills, verbal and written, for both internal and external
E. Demonstrates a sense of urgency and works well with others
F. Flexible; ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
G. Proficient with and willingness to learn use of Microsoft Office and Eden Foods' software programs
H. Supply Chain Management experience
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive or a complete explanation of all duties. Employees are required to perform other duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor or Eden Management. Eden reserves the right to modify job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.