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Other areas of responsibility include assisting with purchasing of materials and services, implementation/management of contracts, including contract negotiation, and supporting corporate initiatives, as well approval of suppliers and inventory control.\n\nRESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:\n\nPartner with Purchasing Manager, Plant Management and Product Management to eliminate redundancy and manage inventory, including MRO, packaging, and ingredients\nDevelop and maintain relationships with key suppliers and, partnering with corporate and plant management teams, facilitate favorable supplier contract negotiated best pricing\nAssist with cost saving objectives by managing bids, quotes, pricing and contracts for assigned locations; support and communicate new initiatives/strategies for cost reductions\nSupport purchasing standard operating procedures\nAssist with Complex purchase order maintenance and initiatives\nEnsure reporting is accurately completed and recorded as required\nPerform additional relevant duties as assigned\n\nSUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:\n\nNone. This is an individual contributor position. Competencies required: Functional/Technical\n\nSkills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly and Interpersonal Savvy.\n\nEDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS:\n\nAssociates’ degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Material Management or other related discipline from an accredited institution; Bachelors’ degree preferred\nAmerican Production & Inventory Control Society (APICS) certification preferred\n\nEXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:\n\nMinimum three (3) years’ purchasing experience in a production environment\nProven supplier contract negotiation and implementation experience\nProficient computer and math skills with experience in utilizing Microsoft, Lotus Smart Suite and ERP/MRP systems\nDemonstrated leadership experience including knowledge of timekeeping requirements, policy adherence, Top 25 behaviors, conflict resolution and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively\nStrong customer focus with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner\nMust have exceptional communication, both verbal and written, attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively\nSelf-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail\nMust possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency\n\nSAFETY REQUIREMENTS:\n\nFollow and ensure others follow departmental and company safety policies and programs\nWear required protective equipment in all areas where mandatory\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.","company":"Waynesandersonfarms","rawCompany":"waynesandersonfarms","city":"Flowood","state":"MS","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-16T11:34:03.113Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1023.00","title":"Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products","slug":"purchasing-agents-except-wholesale-retail-and-farm-products"},{"code":"11-3061.00","title":"Purchasing Managers","slug":"purchasing-managers"},{"code":"43-3061.00","title":"Procurement Clerks","slug":"procurement-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"622110","title":"General Medical and Surgical Hospitals","slug":"general-medical-and-surgical-hospitals"},{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"423840","title":"Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"industrial-supplies-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Complex Purchasing Manager","description":"PRIMARY FUNCTION: Primarily responsible assisting Purchasing Manager with general procurement, implementation of purchasing strategies, and management of supplier relationships at Complexes. 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