Purchasing Manager

Immediate Management Opportunity Purchasing Manager Salaried Commitment to BLENDS Values: Our BLENDS values form the foundation of our culture and our dedication to excellence as a blending manufacturer. These values guide our daily decisions and long-term vision, driving us to foster strong teamwork among our employees while building partnerships with our customers and suppliers. We expect our team members to have a strong commitment to these Values in their roles at HB Specialty Foods. Job Summary: The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing purchasing strategies, maintaining positive relationships with suppliers, coordinating with internal teams regarding their supply needs, and overseeing the purchasing team in their daily activities. Job Duties: Monitor, Develop and implement purchasing strategies, ensuring that materials are delivered on time and on hand for production while minimizing inventory. Manage daily purchasing activities, supervising and supporting staff, issue purchase orders, and allocating tasks as needed. Coordinate with Planning team members to determine and manage inventory needs. Engage with suppliers on contract reviews for annual or quarterly RM usage. Maintain the supplier contacts, purchase records, and all required documentation. Assist Quality / Regulatory with required documents in TraceGains for suppliers and RM. Ensure that all procured items meet the required quality standards and specifications. Work to improve purchasing systems and processes. Train new employees in the purchasing process and how to use the purchasing system. Performs other duties as assigned. Personal Characteristics: Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Excellent with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Detailed analytical abilities. Ability to work in cross functional teams. Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of five (5) years similar work experience in purchasing and team management. Or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Physical Requirements: Must be able to work in a facility that handles allergens including but not limited to: wheat, soy, egg, milk, celery and mustard. Able to withstand sitting in an office environment for long periods of time/ Benefits : 9 paid holidays each year Flexible PTO Plan Medical insurance available the first of the month following 30 days of employment Dental, vision, FSA/HSA available the first of the month following 90 days of employment 401(k) Matching up to 4% Paid Parental Leave (40 hours) Tuition Reimbursement Team-focused environment with opportunities to learn and grow. HB’s Vision: To positively impact the lives of our families, partners, and communities for future generations by leading innovation in the food chain. HB’s Mission: To develop and deliver the best food solutions for people and planet. HB Specialty Foods is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. HB Specialty Foods will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 208-606-7238. 5Q9Vwydwl7

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