What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Manager position at Cargill?
Want to build a stronger, more sustainable future and cultivate your career? Join Cargill's global team of 160,000 employees who are committed to safe, responsible and sustainable ways to nourish the world. This position is in Cargill’s agricultural supply chain business, where we seamlessly connect farming customers with food, feed and industry.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Purchasing Manager will oversee operations in a smaller plant or location. In this role, you will supervise procurement transaction processes and inventory and procurement records, provide location procurement support, plan and handle supplier events and foster relationships. You will implement sourcing strategies, as well as talent, resource, and budget management. Key Accountabilities
Directly supervise the day-to-day operations of a warehouse or stockroom.
Ensure accurate information is entered into procurement and inventory management systems
Optimize inventory levels for short and longer term within the warehouse and stockroom in order to support plant/location operations.
Ensure warehouse and stockroom operations align with strategic sourcing strategies and policies.
Other duties as assigned
Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports. You will also spend time completing the same tasks as employees on your team. Position Information
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Purchasing Manager will oversee operations in a smaller plant or location. In this role, you will supervise procurement transaction processes and inventory and procurement records, provide location procurement support, plan and handle supplier events and foster relationships. You will implement sourcing strategies, as well as talent, resource, and budget management. Key Accountabilities
Directly supervise the day-to-day operations of a warehouse or stockroom.
Ensure accurate information is entered into procurement and inventory management systems
Optimize inventory levels for short and longer term within the warehouse and stockroom in order to support plant/location operations.
Ensure warehouse and stockroom operations align with strategic sourcing strategies and policies.
Other duties as assigned
Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports. You will also spend time completing the same tasks as employees on your team. Position Information
- The position is open in Owensboro, KY.
- Relocation assistance is not provided for this role Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
- Minimum one year of directly related work experience.
- Microsoft Office experience
- One year of supervisory experience.
- Experience with SAP.
- Experience with procurement activities plus warehouse and stockroom operations within a small more complex procurement organization.
- Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO), and/or Material Requirement Planning (MRP), and/or Planner experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
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