What are the responsibilities and job description for the Purchasing Agent- Procurement- 1st Shift position at NEW CARROT FARMS LLC?
THE ROLE:
- This position will report to the: Supply Chain Procurement Manager
- Travel requirements: N/A
- FLSA Status Exempt
- Shift: 1st
- Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
- Pay Range: $68,650.00 - $85,000.00
STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE
Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America.
Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Purchasing Agent is responsible for all procurement and purchasing activities made by the organization. The position supports the procurement of company activities in an efficient and economical manner following established policies and procedures
JOB DUTIES:
- Evaluates and reviews bid proposals and purchase orders
- Specifications and inquiry preparation, purchasing, expediting, bid analysis, and invoice auditing
- Standard purchasing forms, including bid requests, material requisitions, purchase orders, logs, reports, trending
- Issuing purchase order, contracts and change orders
- Cost control, change control, and scheduling
- Able to communicate with vendors, technical resources, and key company personnel
- Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform the functions of the job
- May lead and direct the work of others
- Organizes logistics schedule to meet production demand
- Arranges disposition of defective material
- Maintains records of procurement activities and product inventories
- Studies market conditions that may impact supply and price
- Reviews and validates requisitions, receipts, and PO’s
- Perform other duties as assigned
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- High level of systems knowledge
- Wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
- Ability to work in a schedule- driven environment
- Detail oriented with focus on analytical skill set
- High degree of professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of 7 years of purchasing experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Driver License with a clean driving record
- Proven, reliable, work history
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- JD Edwards experience
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent interruptions.
- Ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, climb, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist.
- Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 20 lbs.
- Operate office equipment requires repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time in an upright position walking on both even and uneven surfaces
- Ability to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolding, using 3-point contact on a regular basis
- Ability to stoop, crouch, and kneel on a regular basis
HOURS & WORKDAYS:
1st Shift – 8:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.
WHAT WE OFFER
Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Group Life and AD&D
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Group Short-Term Disability
- Group Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
"Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential."
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@BolthouseFresh.com for additional support or guidance.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES:
Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
1st Shift ; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.
Salary : $68,650 - $85,000
