Purchasing Agent / Storeroom Supervisor

Perdue AgriBusiness is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. An international agricultural products and services company, we handle agricultural commodities and have a diverse portfolio of products and businesses.

Summary

Perdue AgriBusiness has an opportunity for a Purchasing Agent / Storeroom Supervisor at our facility located in Salisbury, MD.

To manage the purchasing function and the value of the inventory contained in the Industrial Parts Room.

Perdue AgriBusiness offers competitive wages and benefit packages to full-time, regular positions.

Principal And Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Lead staff to include hiring, training, and developing the staff to meet the needs of the department. Ensure safe working conditions for all associates. Purchase non-stock parts/materials as well as manage storeroom inventories to ensure they are accurate and appropriate levels of material and parts are maintained. Create/manage all Purchase Orders and ensure proper documentation and approvals are attached per company policies, i.e. purchase agreements, quotes, etc. Identify overstock parts; slow moving parts; and obsolete parts and as required take appropriate action. Develop processes and procedures to reduce and manage emergency buys and inventory stock outs. Evaluate proposals from vendors. Ensure all work is completed in accordance with all Federal, State and local environmental requirements. Manage storeroom records and files. Develop and distribute routine and ad hoc management reports as required. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, internal customers and be current with activities and issues that may adversely impact purchasing/storeroom operations. Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Education

High school or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Logistics is preferred. 5-7 years experience in purchasing or parts management can be substituted for a BS Degree

Experience Requirements

3-5 years experience. Must have strong communication, analytical and math skills. Understanding of manufacturing technologies, maintenance management systems and processesUnderstanding of standard software applicationsAble to obtain forklift certificationStrong communication, math, organizational and analytical skillsStrong supervisory and interpersonal skills

Environmental Factors And Physical Requirements

The environmental factors and physical requirements of this position include the following:

Able to move freely throughout the AgriBusiness facilities to include climbing vertical heights (0 - 150'), able to lift 50 pounds, exposure to extreme temperatures (0-100 Degrees Fahrenheit), humidity, (0 - 100%), noise (50db to 100db – hearing protection required) and chemicals (SDS sheets available). Required to wear personal protective equipment. Required to travel to remote supplier locations and AgriBusiness facilities. Able to use standard office equipment to include telephone and computer.

Perdue Farms, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.