POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: Purchasing Manager

DEPARTMENT: Plant Purchasing

LOCATION: Ottumwa, IA

SALARY CLASS : Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced proficiency of SAP and Microsoft Office Package

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles required

• Strong ability to work with numerical detail and maintain a high level of accuracy

• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or equivalent preferred

• 5+ years of experience in managing $50 million spend in the MRO category

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all MRO spend across manufacturing and operations

• Ensure compliance with Corporate driven category strategies for MRO

• Manage costs, track savings, and report out this data to Sr. Management

• Develop relationships with key internal stakeholders across the business

• Build contingency plans for suppliers to ensure continuity of supply

• Identify and manage any risks across the MRO category

• Acts as business partner to Operations and provides expert Sourcing insights, recommendations and guidance.

• Constructively challenges Plant Operations in order to identify new value and process optimization opportunities

• Identifies and drives strategic sourcing projects together with other sourcing projects/tasks.

• Carries end-to-end responsibility for the (e-)RFx (RFP, RFQ, RFI) processes in coordination with Plant Operations.

• Develops systems and process roadmaps to optimize performance of MRO Sourcing and procurement activities.

If interested, please apply at jbssa.com or call (641)683-4746

We offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Closing date: until filled