Purchasing Manager

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong—and our future is even stronger. For more than a century, we’ve been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas. But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact—because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business.

About the role

The Purchasing Manager performs replenishment of all assigned inventory items to increase category profitability and streamline operational efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude, and follow dress code.
• Manage the replenishment of products within assigned categories to ensure supply is balanced with demand at the best price.
• Perform administrative functions, such as purchasing system management, price verification, and new item requests.
• Manage the purchase order process to drive the completion of purchases from inception to delivery.
• Manage daily job responsibilities of assigned Purchasing Assistants (where applicable).
• Provide feedback to Director of Purchasing related to performance of Purchasing Assistants.
• Consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management practices in support of BEK culture.
• Manage purchasing levels based on pre-determined guidelines.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing and/or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet, and email; willingness to learn new software as needed.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Inventory/Purchasing system.
• Valid driver’s license is required for driving to perform company business.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and communications.
• Ability to effectively present information to vendors and employees in a written and/or verbal format.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments, and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities, and materials to provide timely and quality responses.
• Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or related industry.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance