Procurement Manager

Overview

This position is primarily responsible for management of procurement programs and activities as related to materials and services.

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.

 Why Work for Pilgrim’s?

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of XXX (90% of Midpoint) +/- based upon experience;
• Discretionary Bonus: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs; and
• Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.