Purchasing Agent
Foster Farms | |
United States, California, Livingston | |
Oct 09, 2024 | |
Company Description
Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued TEAM Members will shine through in everything we do. Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms TEAM. We offer the experience of a large organization, however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage TEAM Members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups Job DescriptionPay range: $72,975 to $91,225 per year Purpose of Position: Purchasing Agent's primary role is to manage the purchase and delivery of goods and services needed by the business in an efficient and cost-effective manner. S/he is to provide knowledge of the assigned spend and process and develop the appropriate supplier base in conjunction with Sourcing Managers and Internal Customers. The Purchasing Agent is to drive business value by maintaining, analyzing, and reporting consumption and price information in order identify and deliver improvement. Individuals in this position will be asked to competitively bid purchases, to identify and deliver cost reduction as well as contribute to process efficiency. Purchasing Agent will be required to establish and maintain purchase information in SAP for Accounts Payable and Purchasing, consistent with company goals and specifications for quality and timeliness. Purchasing Agents are a key team member to ensure supply continuity and drive total value. Essential Job Functions:
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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new TEAM Members. |