Job Description
Pay range: $72,975 to $91,225 per year
** Purpose of Position:**
Purchasing Agent’s primary role is to manage the purchase and delivery of Ingredient Commodities to all Foster Farms, in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The incumbent will provide knowledge of the assigned spend and process, and develop the appropriate supplier base in conjunction with Sourcing Managers and Internal Stakeholders (includes Finance, FSQA and Plant Operations). The Purchasing Agent will drive business value by maintaining, analyzing, and reporting consumption and price information in order to identify and deliver improvements. Individuals in this position will be asked to competitively bid purchases, to identify and deliver cost reduction, as well as, contribute to process efficiency. The Purchasing Agent will be required to establish and maintain purchase information in SAP for Accounts Payable and Purchasing, consistent with company goals and specifications for quality and timeliness. Purchasing Agents are a key team member, ensuring supply continuity and driving total value.
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Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.