Purchasing Coordinator - Ames, IA

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We currently have an exciting Purchasing Coordinator opportunity in our Ames, IA office. In this highly impactful role, you will convert customer requisitions of medications and supplies into purchase orders in an efficient and effective manner. This role will communicate with internal and external customers as needed for accuracy of order and receiving processes to ensure maximum support of customers.

 

ABOUT US

At Seaboard Foods, we create the most sought-after pork. A top U.S. pork producer/processor and leading exporter to 30+ countries, we are committed to bringing excellence to the table, seeking a better way to produce wholesome pork, and connecting every step between our farms and family tables. More than 5,400 employees in five states work on our farms, feed mills, and processing plant to produce Prairie Fresh® pork, ensuring the well-being of our animals, the environment, our employees, and the communities we call home. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our renewable gas projects on our farms creating renewable energy. Owned by Seaboard Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, and nominated as one of the “Best Places to Work” by Kansas City’s Business Journal, we have a dynamic culture where our employees can contribute and understand why they matter. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce accurate purchasing and accounting reports for others by collecting data from different sources. Interpret this data and identify possible answers.
• Complete accurate data entry in appropriate software and provide feedback and suggestions for process improvement.
• Organize and run complex reports to take appropriate action with given direction from the purchasing supervisor
• Maintaining files such as orders and schedules in an orderly format
• Communicate with internal and external customers as needed for accuracy of order and receiving processes to ensure maximum support of Seaboard Purchasing processes.
• Assist accounting in review of invoices and support AP processes in a wide range of activities.
• Performs other duties from time to time as deemed necessary by management

 

CORE COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN ALL ROLES: instills trust, communicates effectively, action oriented, accepts accountability, and drives results.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• High School graduate or completed GED required.
• Ability to use computers and 10-key.
• Ability to learn and effectively use any and all computer programs that are or will be made available.

 

Preferred: Associate’s Degree

 

SCHEDULE

This position will be working out of our Ames, IA office. The expected hours are Mon-Fri on 1st shift.

 

COMPENSATION

We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills and experience related to this position.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical and work demands listed here represent those an employee should possess to successfully perform the job's essential functions.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move around the facility. 
• The employee must regularly lift and move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Primarily an office environment with some need to work in the field.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on which environment you are in

 

WHY SEABOARD FOODS?

• Medical, vision & dental benefits upon hire
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off & Company Holidays
• Wellness Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee pork purchase program

For a complete list of our benefits please visit our career site:

https://www.seaboardfoods.com/careers/why-sbf/

 

 

Seaboard Foods is an equal-opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual, or any other status protected by law.