Purchasing Manager-Blue Marble Brands

Description


United Natural Foods is the largest publicly traded wholesale distributor to the natural and organic foods industry. Carrying more than 40,000 products, the Company supplies over 20,000 customers nationwide and services a wide variety of retail formats, including super natural chains, independent natural products retailers and conventional supermarkets. Join our team of dedicated employees today!

 

This individual is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the Purchasing Department.  Reviews and authorizes invoice payments, vendor/supplier contracts, maintenance agreements, new construction requirements, leases, and delivery service contracts.  Oversees inventory control.  Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures and modifies as needed.  Ensures that purchasing functions are completed in accordance with established policies and procedures.  Oversees related budgeting and controls financial expenditures.  Ensures that supplies, equipment, and services purchased are of acceptable quality and at the least possible cost.  Trains, directs, and appraises Department personnel.

 

 

1. Assumes responsibility for the development and implementation of effective Purchasing Department policies, procedures, and planning.

 a. Assists the Director of Purchasing in developing short and long-term goals and plans.  Assists with budgeting. b. Executes established operational goals and ensures that corporate-wide plans are complemented and supported. c. Communicates with BMB National purchasing associates to coordinate product purchases. d. Communicate with BMB/UNFI National transportation associates to coordinate transportation logistics. e. Collaborates with National Sales to insure product availability. f. Assists in developing policies and procedures for Purchasing Operations.  Conducts periodic reviews of existing policies and procedures to ensure maximum efficiency and service delivery.  Establishes guidelines for requisitions and inventories.

2. Assumes responsibility for ensuring the efficient and cost effective administration of Purchasing functions.a. Researches and oversees vendors to ensure that supplies, equipment, and services are of acceptable quality, competitively priced, and delivered timely.  Establishes and maintains updated lists of alternate vendors. Continually evaluates vendors/suppliers and makes formal recommendations quarterly.  Maintains a vendor/supplier evaluation system. b. Analyzes potential risks and rewards of perspective supplier and/or new product categories. c. Oversees inventory procedures and controls.  Ensures that inventory levels are appropriate, secure, and accurately recorded and verified.  Directs receipt and storage functions.  Meets established inventory requirements. d. Ensures that ordering processes and related recordkeeping and documentation are accurate and effective. Ensures that all purchase orders, leases, and maintenance agreements are current. e. Ensures that purchasing problems, errors, or discrepancies are promptly tracked and resolved. f. Ensures that purchasing functions are completed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

3. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective business relations with vendors, suppliers, and trade professionals.a. Serves as a liaison between the BMB and its vendors. b. Maintains long-term productive relationships with suppliers and vendors. c. Ensures that the Company's professional reputation is maintained. d. Provides leadership through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication. 

4. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with Company personnel and with management.a. Assists and supports departments with all purchasing processes. b. Keeps production advised of key changes of schedule in materials due.  c. Informs managers of any new sources



Requirements

Bachelor's Degree preferred
Additional business coursework strongly preferred.
Thorough understanding of purchasing policies and procedures.

Familiarity with sources of vendors and suppliers.
Knowledge of Company purchasing and facility needs
Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal, relationship management and telephone skills.
Excellent organizational skills; able to prioritize a multitude of tasks.
Solid oral and written communication and negotiation abilities.
Ability to work independently as well as be team oriented.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Able to operate PC,  proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.