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The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing and acquiring materials and services, developing purchasing strategies, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring timely deliveries. The role collaborates closely with internal teams to support efficient operations.Essential Job Functions/Duties: Supervise supply room, support, and department employees. Verify daily payroll time sheets for all employees in the department. Be responsible for daily paperwork such as but not limited to: absentee sheets, vacation requests, and disciplinary action forms. Comply with all written corporate and plant policies. Be familiar with the various types of machinery throughout the processing plant. Purchase packaging, plant, and maintenance supplies for the Batesville complex. Unload inventory trucks when needed. Issue out maintenance supplies, purchase office supplies for the Batesville complex. Maintain all the necessary plant inventory levels throughout the year. Schedule parts pick-up orders from local area supply vendors Fill-in for any supply clerk when they are out for the day or week. Maintain the highest possible level of personal hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with plant GMP policies. Follow the written specification for packing and labeling of products. Physically inspect products for both natural occurring and processing defects. Identify and report any suspicious or abnormal situations to their immediate supervisor or plant management official. Minimum Qualifications + years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in food manufacturing or poultry processing Strong negotiation, contract management, and vendor management skills Working knowledge of inventory control systems and ERP/MRP platforms Understanding of USDA, FDA, and food safety requirements related to suppliers Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production-driven environment Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities Physical/Mental Requirements: Working in a warm/cold/wet/damp environment. Standing/walking % of the workday. Lifting various weights on an as needed basis. Note: This job description is not all inclusive of what the employee may be asked to do while performing the duties described above. The company reserves the right to modify this job without prior notice.