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Denham Resources has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Purchasing/Materials Manager to join the team of our client, a highly successful, well-established agribusiness located in California’s South San Joaquin Valley.

-Assist Purchasing Director with the development and maintaining of strategic relationships with new and existing vendors who are aligned with the company’s needs
-Negotiate and implement contracts, terms and supply agreements and ensure materials and services are of the best quality, purchased at the most competitive price and delivered on time
-Build and develop relationships with key suppliers and customers
-Continually improve procurement methods, analyze industry trends and develop best practices and Key Performance Indicators/KPI’s
-Ensure quality control and manage suppliers to food safety requirements
-Inventory management including forecasting of supply base and quality assurance
-Ensure proper documentation and prepare detailed reporting
-Responsible for providing leadership, supervision, and coaching of a small staff

-BA/BS Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Materials Management or Operations OR minimum of 8 years purchasing/procurement experience; food processing, agriculture or manufacturing materials sourcing preferred
-Proven leadership or management experience required
-Creative research and strong negotiation skills
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task effectively
-Problem solving and well-developed analytical skills
-Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ERP software systems

Send your resume in MS Word format to Doreen Dunn at doreen@denham.net or call (559) 222.5284 if you have any questions. All candidates with the above listed qualifications will be considered and contacted. Compensation commensurate with qualifications.

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