J&amp;J Snack Foods (Country Home Bakers) has an opening for a Purchasing Manager in our facility in Atlanta, GA. The Purchasing Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and buying raw materials, packaged goods, and supplies in a timely and cost-effective way while maintaining appropriate quality standards and specifications of the Country Home Bakers, LLC facility. Essential Job Functions: <ul><li>Analyze daily Material Requirements Planning report to effectively manage ingredients and packaging inventory levels and ensure timely supplier deliveries to meet production requirements.</li><li>Manage cost of goods relative to budget and market conditions.</li><li>Prepare, issue, and expedite purchase orders in accordance with company policy and negotiated terms and conditions.</li><li>Purchase or release contracted ingredients including flours, fig, sugar, shortening, syrups, fillings, flavors, and chemicals to meet production requirements.</li><li>Purchase packaging goods for production needs including but not limited to corrugated, plastic trays, printed films, and chipboard cartons.</li><li>Supervise and support one employee reporting directly and provide backup assistance purchasing miscellaneous items for various departments including but not limited to maintenance, sanitation, lab, safety, and office supplies.</li><li>Track Purchasing activity and measurements. Aid in reducing costs and securing agreements.</li><li>Identify and resolve problems and provide corrective action to material shortages or quality issues.</li><li>Build and develop relationships with cross functional departments, suppliers, and customers.</li><li>Address defective or unacceptable goods or services with Quality Control and suppliers to determine cause and corrective or preventative action.</li><li>Responsible for food safety and quality.</li></ul> Key Competencies: <ul><li>Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to multitask and independently meet assignments and deadlines.</li><li>Interpersonal communication skills and ability to clarify complex processes and procedures to staff, customers, suppliers, and auditors.</li><li>Proficient computer skills in Word, Outlook, and Excel.</li></ul> Position Requirements: <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field or at least five years of prior experience in Purchasing or Materials Management for consumer product manufacturer.</li></ul>

Purchasing Manager

J&J Snack Foods
Atlanta, GA

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Purchasing Manager

J&J Snack FoodsAtlanta, GA

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J&J Snack Foods
Atlanta, GA