BakeMark has immediate job openings for Regional Procurement Manager!

With over 200 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and services. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 33 branches conveniently-located across the U.S. and Canada.

SUMMARY:

Reports directly to the Director of Procurement. Responsible to audit and ensure participation in Corporate Purchasing initiatives, identify and implement cost savings opportunities, review system data including product costs, and provide branch buyers system training and technical support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance and reasonable participation in preferred vendor programs.
• Identify and implement cost savings opportunities.
• Review buying opportunities as it pertains to:
• quantity brackets
• order frequency
• Direct versus redistribution
• Provide technical support, system training and company process coaching to the branch buyer.
• Ensure proper training and implementation of MARS Purchasing Forecast system
• Support multi branch sales opportunities.
• Assist with sourcing needs.
• Assist with SKU review and rationalization.
• Treat all customers (both internal and external) and vendors with respect, courtesy and kindness.
• Uphold and comply with policies, procedures and attitudes adopted by the company for procurement.
• Accept responsibility to think about how my actions and actions of my associates affect our customers and company.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.
• Exemplify the BakeMark core values.
• Complete other duties as assigned to reach company goals.

COMPETENCY:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

• Technical Skills -Shares expertise with others.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support - Supports organization's goals and values.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner.
• Analytical - Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
• Interpersonal Skills - Keeps emotions under control;
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner.
• Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting;
• Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.
• Technical Skills -Shares expertise with others.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must taste, touch, and smell finished bakery products and related ingredients.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person