Purchasing Manager

About the role

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, striving to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations. Our Food Division is a complete broad-line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine. The Purchasing Manager will perform replenishment of all assigned inventory items to increase category profitability and streamline operational efficiencies while representing Ben E. Keith with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• 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 completion of purchases from inception to delivery.
• Oversee daily job responsibilities of assigned Purchasing Assistants (where applicable).
• Provide feedback to the Director of Purchasing regarding the performance of Purchasing Assistants.
• Consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management practices in support of Ben E. Keith’s culture.
• Manage purchasing levels based on pre-determined guidelines.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and communications, and effectively present information to vendors and employees in written and/or verbal formats.
• Prioritize multiple projects, assignments, and tasks while monitoring time and resource use to provide timely and quality responses.

Requirements

• 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 systems.
• Valid driver’s license is required for driving to perform company business.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business or a related industry.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability.
• 401K with company matching contribution.
• Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Paid Vacation and holidays.
• Employee Credit Union.

About the company

Ben E. Keith Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. As a family-owned business, we have a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. We strive to create an environment where the contributions of each employee are fully valued, recognizing that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of society. We believe our differences are our strengths and aim to leverage them for creative solutions to business challenges.