Job Information
Purchasing Buyer at
Ken's Foods

Located in:
Marlborough
, MA
Seniority Level:
Management / Supervisory
Union or Non-Union:
Not Applicable
What shift is this position:
First
Specific product expertise required:
Dressings
Base Salary: Competitive Bonus: Benefits: Other Compensation:
Critical Requirements:
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Base Salary: Competitive Bonus: Benefits: Other Compensation:
Skills and Experience
Education Required:
Any
Willing to relocate:
No
Additional Languages:
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Job Description
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Qualifications/Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; should have experience in negotiating contracts. AS400 experience a plus.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; with a concentration in business or math a plus; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
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.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs). Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables. Ability to work in a very fast paced environment. Ability to multi-task, must have great communication skills and during a crisis, this person needs to be decisive with a sense of urgency.
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Summary of Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Purchasing Buyer will be responsible for inventory management and purchasing of goods that go into the production of finished goods for their designated manufacturing facility.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage purchasing assistant and aid development of skills so assistant is able fill in for plant buyer when he or she is traveling on business or away on vacation.
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