Purchasing Analyst G.O.

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers' expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees-continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

The Purchasing Analyst (General Office) will develop, coordinate, administer, audit, and evaluate any/all Purchasing Programs for all food and non-food distribution on behalf of the Ben E. Keith organization. This position will work in conjunction with Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Procurement, and accounting departments.

• Manage Purchasing Programs
• Gather information from various sources to determine that supplier programs are properly administered
• Participate in Corporate supplier reviews
• Have a detailed understanding of all forms of Purchasing income that is at a highly consistent dialogue level with Corporate Category Directors and Director of Purchasing (DOP's) from all Ben E. Keith divisions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and documentation on all solicited program(s) information.
• Work in conjunction with GO Accounting Department, to ensure timely billings through programs such as Trackmax and Unipro and Markon.
• Prepare competitive analysis of all programs and proposals for reporting purposes.
• Monitor, track, and report on program profitability and convey statistics to management on a quarterly basis.
• Assist Marketing in developing a timeline to roll out procedures for all divisions.
• Analyze and report on purchasing metrics, creating standard and ad hoc reports.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferred, in business administration or management, or Supply Chain Management
• Must have good knowledge of PC operations and software (including Word Processing, Excel, and Power Point)
• Strong knowledge of price and cost analysis as it relates to accounting principles
• Strong knowledge of data processing systems as they relate to the purchasing function

• Detailed oriented, and well organized; Must be able to multitask and meet tight deadlines

• Self-directed and able to work with minimum supervision
• Able to communicate well with all levels of management.
• Demonstrated capability to make educated decisions and recommendations
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, all complex and technical subjects in a clear, concise, and positive manner
• Analyze procurement and pricing data to identify cost reduction opportunities, market trends, and supplier performance insights, presenting actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop and recommend procurement strategies to leadership that can directly impact company profitability.
• Ability to develop timelines and schedules to complete projects on a timely basis
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts.

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

* 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

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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