Purchasing Manager

WARSAW, NCPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from Villari Food Group

• Job overview

  The Purchasing Manager at Villari Food Group oversees strategic procurement of equipment, goods, and services to ensure cost-effective sourcing and inventory management supporting operations.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves compiling weekly inventory reports, forecasting usage, managing vendor relationships, ensuring accurate invoicing, coordinating with production and accounts payable, maintaining vendor certifications, and negotiating favorable purchasing agreements.

• Experience and skills

  Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 5-7 years in procurement or sourcing, strong negotiation skills, knowledge of business, economic, and accounting principles, and excellent communication and organizational abilities.

• Work environment and culture

  The work environment is typically office-based with some exposure to operational areas; the culture values organization, communication, and cross-department collaboration.

• Company information

  Villari Food Group is involved in food production and processing, focusing on efficient sourcing and inventory management to support operations.

Company overview

Villari Food Group is a family-owned business that specializes in the production and distribution of high-quality pork and poultry products. The company generates revenue by supplying fresh and processed meats to retail, foodservice, and wholesale markets across the United States. Established in 1925, Villari Food Group has a rich history of commitment to quality and sustainability, emphasizing humane animal treatment and environmentally friendly practices. They are known for their vertically integrated operations, which allow them to maintain control over every step of the production process, ensuring product consistency and safety.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to emphasize your expertise in strategic procurement, vendor management, and inventory forecasting, aligning with Villari Food Group’s focus on sourcing equipment, goods, and services across multiple spend categories.

• Highlight your experience compiling detailed inventory and usage reports, as well as your ability to collaborate closely with operations, cost accounting, and vendors to maintain optimal stock levels and favorable purchasing agreements.

• Apply through multiple platforms including Villari Food Group’s corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s visibility and reach.

• Connect with current Purchasing Managers or procurement team members at Villari Food Group on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent company supply chain initiatives or asking about their approach to vendor relationship management.

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