Foster Farms has been a family-owned and operated company for four generations. Since our founding days back in 1939, we have always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. The hope is that our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our people will shine through in everything we do.

We are always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage employees to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.

Purpose of position:
Purchasing Agent’s primary role is to manage the purchase and delivery of goods and services needed by the business in an efficient and cost effective manner. S/he is to provide knowledge of the assigned spend and process and develop the appropriate supplier base in conjunction with Sourcing Managers and Internal Customers. The Purchasing Agent is to drive business value by maintaining, analyzing, and reporting consumption and price information in order identify and deliver improvement. Individuals in this position will be asked to competitively bid purchases, to identify and deliver cost reduction as well as contribute to process efficiency. Purchasing Agent will be required to establish and maintain purchase information in SAP for Accounts Payable and Purchasing, consistent with company goals and specifications for quality and timeliness. Purchasing Agents are a key team member to ensure supply continuity and drive total value.

Essential job functions: 

Analyze spend, source, bid, negotiate, make commitments, maintain SAP records for assigned responsibilities and support operations. Establish purchases of energy, rolling stock, materials suppliers, equipment and site services in support of operations within assigned buyer areas.

Detailed analysis and interpretation of all data maintained, including but not limited to spend, categories, suppliers, purchase orders, bids, and other transactions or analysis as required.

Support and deliver continuous improvement opportunities related to assigned buy space, procure to pay process, or other responsibilities

Maintain Contracts, Databases, Information records, or Source Lists.

Other tasks as assigned by the Purchasing Manager or Director

Minimum requirements

BS Degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related required

Demonstrated analytical skills with statistics, plus report writing skills required

One to three years Materials Management or Operations experience.

Proficient with Microsoft Office (emphasizing spreadsheets, presentations, & data bases)

Act decisively with a sense of urgency, but able to collaborate and build alignment

Must be a “self-starter” comfortable working independently on multiple projects simultaneously

Capable of prioritizing, meeting deadlines, and delivering results

Requires demonstrated communication skills, clear articulate speech, good listening skills and the ability to generate clear, concise written documentation.

Have the ability to influence through indirect authority is essential.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Five-seven years experience in Sourcing, Engineering, or Business

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have reliable transportation

Must be able to obtain CA drivers license

Must be able to have consistent attendance in the Livingston, or other assigned Foster Farms’ office(s)

Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

Must be able to drive to various company and vendor locations

Must be able to work on the computer for long periods of time

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.