Overview

Long Prairie Packing, LLC, an American Foods Group Company has an opportunity for a Purchasing Lead at our Long Prairie, MN plant.

As a Purchasing Lead you will:

• Assist all areas of purchasing and will be responsible for all facility level buying.
• Train and execute best practices of e-Purchasing, e-Commerce, SCM, CMMS, MRO, BPO, Consignment programs, and Supply Chain Integration Strategies.
• Purchase industrial equipment, plant packaging materials, and chemicals.
• Assist with establishing annual leasing programs and contracts at the facility level.
• Responsible for training purchasing employees in policies, procedures, purchasing protocols and KPIs.
• Will audit department related to purchasing SOPs.
• Will assist in annual budgeting of operational and packaging supplies.
• Work directly with purchasing manager on corporate strategic sourcing national account/agreement programs.
• Prepare purchase orders and solicit bid quotes.
• Assist in inventories. Monitor monthly.
• Assist to develop and update a strategic purchasing plan that leverages purchasing synergies.
• Support and resolve supplier management issues (on-time delivery, supply disruption, supplier quality follow up issues or other contractual compliance issues as deemed appropriate).
• Lead staff to execute purchases at lowest total acquisition cost through effective supplier selection, negotiation, material planning, and conformance criteria for development projects and ongoing supply.
• Develop, negotiate, and implement lean material flow (supply) initiatives.
• Assist in managing leverage requirements and achieve best-in-class supply chain performance.
• Research, select and negotiate with potential suppliers and vendors for the acquisition of manufacturing, development and testing equipment, building and expanding the assembly line and production area.
• Enable the timely procurement of goods and services by aligning the best overall value to AFG within established procurement policies and procedures.
• Offer insights and leverage knowledge of market conditions for goods/services purchased.
• NOTE: this description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s degree in purchasing/operations management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1 year experience purchasing industrial equipment, utilities, and plant packaging materials.
• Demonstrated working knowledge in all Microsoft Office products.
• Basic computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years supervisory experience.
• Certified purchasing manager (CPM)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with leasing programs.
• Experience in the purchasing area with emphasis in the areas of industrial equipment, packaging materials, operating supplies, and chemicals.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Strive for continuous improvement in the procurement profession.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Enforce policies and procedures on a daily basis.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to navigate through complex and difficult managerial situations.
• Ability to guide individuals and groups toward desired outcomes, setting high performance standards and delivering leading quality services.
• Ability to prepare, analyze data and prepare management reports.

American Foods Group, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Learn more: EEO is the Law and EEO is the Law Supplement. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact Human Resources at the location(s) where you are applying. American Foods Group, LLC will not discriminate against applicants who inquire about, disclose or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. Learn more: Pay Transparency. American Foods Group, LLC participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more: E-Verify

Summary

Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC an American Foods Group Company is a privately held beef processing company located in Long Prairie, Minnesota. We appreciate our employees and reward them for a job well done. As a member of the team, you will find yourself challenged and contributing in a significant way to the success of the business, and you will be rewarded for that success. If you want to feel appreciated for a job well done and be part of something bigger, then consider joining American Foods Group, a “hire to retire” type of company.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Excellent benefit plan. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flex Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, PTO, 401k, Short Term Disability, Discount Meat Purchase Program, and more!
• Training, growth and advancement opportunities that will make this the best and last company you work for.

Apply today and work for a company that loves you back!

Check Out the Long Prairie, MN Area!

Improve your quality of life by residing in Long Prairie, Minnesota, a rural city located in the center of Minnesota - A short drive from many of the best recreational areas in Minnesota, and not too far from the Twin Cities and the ever-famous Mall of America! Long Prairie’s museums, scenic golf courses, and historic buildings will fulfill your diverse interests.

The area also offers:

• Long Prairie Trails - 4 well-kept trails that extend throughout the entire city
• Lake Charlotte Beach which includes a swimming beach, fishing pier and boat launch, softball fields, and much more!
• Year-round community events that the whole family will love.

Try to convince us that there is a better place to live and work other than Long Prairie Packing Company, LLC in Long Prairie, Minnesota!