Purchasing Manager for Major Center of the Plate Distributor

A major player in Center of the Plate distribution, both on the retail side and in foodservice is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead a team of eight commodity buyers. The company is very well established in several categories, has zero debt and is growing at a steady pace. This company is not content to rest on their laurels and is seeking like-minded individuals who can drive new category growth and greater market penetration.

The person who will be most successful in this role will have:

• A successful track record purchasing high volumes of center of the plate commodities including beef, seafood, pork and poultry
• Experience in successfully training and leading a group of buyers
• Proven success in capturing high margins
• A hands-on leadership style, spending more time in the trenches than behind a desk
• A history of close working relationships with Sales, both at the corporate level and in the field
• Strong information management skills, both for managing down (holding buyers accountable to KPI's) and managing up (reporting to corporate)
• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Agribusiness, Meat Science or other relevant field

Compensation is commensurate with experience with an aggressive incentive program, but what may be the greatest benefit the company has to offer is the opportunity to advance in accordance with your skills as the company continues to grow and prosper. Interested and qualified applicants can submit an application by following the link below or direct queries to:

Eric Namikas
Food and Beverage Industry Recruiter
Management Recruiters of Portland
503-290-1172

Eric Namikas has been a recruiter for 6 years and is proud to be a part of the tradition Management Recruiters of Portland has established with 30 years consistently operating as one of the top offices in the MRI Network. Eric's consultative approach has enabled him to be an effective partner in furthering the careers of Food Industry professionals across the supply chain from plant level supervisors to VPs with global responsibility. All inquiries are confidential. Only qualified applicants will be contacted.