PROCUREMENT MANAGER - JBS USA
Sumter, SC
About the Job
Procurement Manager
Overview
This position is primarily responsible for management of procurement programs and activities as related to materials and services for the Sumter, SC Complex.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Formal bidding.
• Vendor selection.
• External vendor management.
• Internal customer relations.
• Cost savings reporting.
• Pricing verification.
• Writing contracts.
• Expediting shipments
• Monitoring the backorders.
Qualifications:
Must have 2 or more years in a Packaging-related role preferred.
• TQM or Continuous Improvement knowledge a plus.
• Production plant, warehousing, and foodservice distribution experience in a meat & poultry environment is a plus.
• Must have excellent computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet Explorer.
• SAP software experience preferred.
• Must have excellent business machine skills. (computer, phone, fax, copier, scanner, etc)
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills, being able to work with all levels of management and hourly partners. • Should be good with mathematics, able to analyze formulas, product gauge, metric conversion, general algebra, percentages, statistics.
• Must be self-motivated to perform simultaneous tasks without close, continuous supervision.
• Must be able to meet critical deadlines, prioritize, and practice excellent time management skills.
• Highly motivated, self starter, able to prioritize projects, accept responsibility and follow through without close supervision.
• Must be conscientious and good with details.
• Must be able to pass a background check, along with drug and alcohol tests.
• Must deal well with high pressure and tight lead times. • Some (15-20%) travel involved.
• Confidentiality is a must.
• Must have dependable transportation.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor degree preferred; related job experience (5+ years) considered.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Source : JBS USA
