Description
About Pilgrim’s
Pilgrim’s is a leading global provider of high-quality food products, including well-recognized brands and value-added premium products. As one of the world’s largest poultry producers, Pilgrim’s has provided wholesome, quality products to customers and consumers for more than seven decades. It’s our passion for excellence that continues to drive us to be the best, and we seek opportunities to diversify and grow.
Pilgrim’s Arcadia Location
While Pilgrim’s is a global company, we offer a hometown feel within our complex located in Arcadia, WI. Pilgrim’s works with 150 local growers. We employ approximately 500 team members at our complex. We give you the tools you need to discover your perfect career match, and the freedom and support to take your career to the next level. It is our goal to be your employer of choice and provide you with the opportunity for a better future!
Pilgrim’s wants YOU to join our Team as a PROCUREMENT MANAGER! This position starts at $80-$85K/year, salary is based on education and experience.
Benefits include:
- 10 Days of Vacation, after 60 days of employment
- Benefits at 60 days of employment, 401K contributions on day 1 of employment
- 70% off quality Pilgrim’s poultry products
- Advancement opportunities
- Better Futures Program – 2 Year Community College tuition paid for you or your dependents!
At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for management of procurement programs and activities as related to materials and services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Formal bidding.
- Vendor selection.
- External vendor management.
- Internal customer relations.
- Cost savings reporting.
- Pricing verification.
- Writing contracts.
- Expediting shipments.
- Monitoring the backorders.
- Supervision of direct reports.
EXPECTATIONS – all Team Members
- Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
- Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.
- Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
- Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Have 2 or more years in a Packaging-related role preferred.
- TQM or Continuous Improvement knowledge a plus.
- Production plant, warehousing, and foodservice distribution experience in a meat & poultry environment is a plus.
- Must have excellent computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet Explorer.
- SAP software experience preferred.
- Must have excellent business machine skills. (computer, phone, fax, copier, scanner, etc.)
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills, being able to work with all levels of management and hourly partners.
- Should be good with mathematics, able to analyze formulas, product gauge, metric conversion, general algebra, percentages, statistics.
- Must be self-motivated to perform simultaneous tasks without close, continuous supervision.
- Must be able to meet critical deadlines, prioritize, and practice excellent time management skills.
- Highly motivated, self-starter, able to prioritize projects, accept responsibility and follow through without close supervision.
- Must be conscientious and good with details.
- Must be able to pass a background check, along with drug and alcohol tests.
- Must deal well with high pressure and tight lead times.
- Some (15-20%) travel involved.
- Confidentiality is a must.
- Must have dependable transportation.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma/GED; Bachelor degree preferred; related job experience (5+ years) considered.
EOE, including disability/vets
