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Ben E. Keith Company

Purchasing Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $20.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short term disability
long term disability
401k with matching contribution
Profit-Sharing plan
Employee assistance program
Wellness Program
Educational Assistance Program
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
employee credit union

Job Description

Ben E. Keith Company has been a pioneer in fine food and premium beverage distribution for over a century, proudly serving customers since 1906. As a family-owned business, Ben E. Keith has established itself as one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States, with a strong commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. The company operates through two major divisions: the Food Division, a comprehensive broad-line multi-state distributor, and the Beverage Division, which serves as a distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, as well as craft and imported beer brands, spirits, and wines throughout Texas. This diverse... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree preferably in Business or related industry
  • Previous purchasing and/or manufacturing experience preferred
  • Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and email
  • Previous management experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Inventory/Purchasing system
  • Valid driver's license 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
  • Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree preferably in Business or related industry
  • Previous purchasing and/or manufacturing experience preferred
  • Knowledge of and ability to use MS Office, internet, and email
  • Previous management experience preferred
  • Knowledge of Inventory/Purchasing systems
  • Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications effectively
  • Ability to present information to vendors and employees in written and/or verbal format
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks
  • Valid driver's license
  • Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications

Job Duties

  • Perform replenishment of all assigned inventory items to increase category profitability and streamline operational efficiencies
  • Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism and maintain a positive attitude and dress code
  • Manage the replenishment of products within assigned categories to ensure supply is balanced with demand at the best price
  • Perform administrative functions like purchasing system management, price verification, and new item requests
  • Manage the purchase order process to drive 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 predetermined guidelines

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location