Buyer

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food.

Summary

We are actively recruiting for a Buyer to join our Corporate Purchasing team. The Buyer is responsible for purchasing indirect (MRO) goods and services for multiple assigned facilities, which involves routine supplier contact and standard information exchange. They will use strong technical skills and purchasing experience to provide guidance regarding purchasing processes and control key aspects of procurement transactions including requisitions, purchase orders, order placement, tracking, and invoicing. The Buyer will also ensure compliance with existing purchasing contracts and coordinate with Regional Managers regarding supplier performance.

 

This position has a target wage of $20.80 - $31.00 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance). Overtime may be available.

In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vison, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal and Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Requisitions - Receive and review requisitions from supported departments for indirect or fleet MRO parts, supplies, & services.
• Supplier Management – Work with vendor base, customers, Accounts Payable and Sourcing Group to solve issues regarding transactions and invoice payment.
• Purchase orders – Create purchase orders for inventoried and non-inventoried indirect or fleet items in support of all assigned cost centers. Follow-up to expedite deliveries.
• E-Procurement – Facilitate e-procurement transactions within multiple assigned complexes.
• Blocked invoices and backorders – Team with receivers and Accounts Payable to minimize blocked purchase orders.
• Purchasing cards & ghost accounts – Control spend in assigned purchasing card & ghost accounts to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

Minimum Education and Experience

REQUIRED:   High School Diploma with 1+ years of relevant experience. 

 

The ideal candidate will also have:

• Additional training on E-Procurement, purchasing systems, vendor management, and MS Office).
• Experience with computer software (automated purchasing systems such as Maximo, MCMS, and/or SAP, MS Office, Paperwise), scanners, printers, copiers, fax machine, IP/cell phones, and calculator.       

 

PREFERRED:  3 to 5 Years of relevant experience. CPM or CPSM certification desirable.

Environmental Factors and Physical Requirements

Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.  May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another. May need to access files, supplies and equipment.

 

 

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.