Purchasing Manager with 2 to 5 years Experience

Our Purchasing Associate position is an engaging and demanding role. It requires a high level of well-rounded experience, with an ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. We are seeking an individual who can collaborate with internal and external experts to both manage and expand our supply chain.

This position manages a portfolio of products, no people management responsibility. 

If you are seeking an exciting opportunity, and are a self-motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity to grow your career.

Purchasing Manager Role

You will manage the purchasing of a wide range of perishable proteins, as well as associated packaging materials. You will coordinate movement of materials through a growing, national distribution network. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities 

• Manage the relationship with vendors for assigned products.
• Partner with suppliers in developing strategic alignment between the supply base and multiple National distribution centers.
• Manage inventory through multiple sales channels and national distribution centers.
• Coordinate between internal departments to drive profitability and eliminate waste.

Experience /Skills

Required

• High school degree
• Two to Five (2-5) years’ experience with perishable purchasing:
• Sound working knowledge of strategic purchasing principles, materials management, and end to end supply chain management.
• Analytical skills with comprehensive knowledge of ERP system.
• Solid knowledge of consignment activities and vendor inventory management.
• Capacity to analyze, quantify, and act upon purchasing related analytics.
• Ability to customize/create new metrics to optimize performance.
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills:
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to build a sustainable business case for a proposed solution.
• Ability to negotiate with external vendors to provide company with strong inventory positions in tight markets.
• High attention to detail, while meeting timelines as required (multi-tasking ability).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Microsoft Excel - able to build spreadsheets with pivot tables

Desired

• Bachelor’s degree in business, statistics, or engineering
• 5 years’ experience with perishable purchasing
• Experience in a mid-sized organization
• Tier one or two supplier purchasing professional experience
• Experience with Supply Chain management

Total Compensation Package

• Base salary plus annual bonus potential. Base salary is commensurate with experience.
• 401K with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick days
• Health Benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee discount plan
• Commuter benefit program
• Wellness programs

Company

D’Artagnan, headquartered in Union New Jersey, was founded in 1985 and is now the leading brand specialized in sustainably raised meats, poultry, game, charcuterie, truffles, and mushrooms in the country. D’Artagnan is dedicated to natural, sustainable, and humane production and products. Over the years D’Artagnan has built relationships and partnerships with farmers and ranchers who share the same philosophy, and believe in free-range, preservative-free, and organic products. D’Artagnan is part of Fortune International, LLC, the Country’s leading processor, distributor and importer of quality seafood, meats, and gourmet products.

With over $160M in revenue and team of 260 employees, it is a hugely successful and well-recognized enterprise. D’Artagnan is organized around three distinct business lines: Food Services (Hotels, restaurants, etc.), Retail, and Online; each business line having a specific business model. D’Artagnan sells products in all 50 states and buys products all over the world. D’Artagnan has established an outstanding reputation over the years, built on a simple yet key principle: to provide its clients with the highest quality. For decades now, it has been acclaimed by the industry and customers all over the country and is recognized as a world-class company by many world-class chefs. In addition, the D’Artagnan website continues to grow in popularity and reach – serving as a trusted destination for home cooks across America looking for the best tasting, restaurant-quality ingredients, and specialty food products.

We seek employees who are passionate -- with a burning entrepreneurial and team spirit to join our growing company.

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Local candidates only, no relocation support.