**Description** **POSITION SUMMARY** : This position will be responsible for receiving requisitions via SAP and assigning purchase orders. **SAFETY IS A CONDITION** : At Pilgrim’s, _Safety Is A Condition_ , which means the safety of our team members comes first - always. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned + Communicating and confirming information with vendors. + Tracking all orders for materials and services to insure timely and accurate processing. + Maintains good vendor relations. + Supplying support and assistance to Corporate Buyers. + Other duties as required **EXPECTATIONS –** all Team Members + Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies. + Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams. + Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma, and participates in or supports the E$P program + Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization **KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES** + High School Diploma/GED is required; 4-year degree is preferred + Two or more years of purchasing experience is preferred Proficient skills in Microsoft Office suite + Must have excellent computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Internet Explorer. + SAP software experience preferred + Must have excellent communication and interpersonal relation skills, must be able to work with all levels of management and hourly team members + Strong work ethic—self-motivated and driven + Must be self-motivated to perform simultaneous tasks without close continuous supervision + To perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **EOE/M/F/VET/DISABLED**