Purchasing Agent - Buyer Extra-Ordinaire

Benefits Health Insurance, Dental, Vision and Life Bonus Eligible Paid Time Off for Vacation 10-days of Holidays About the Role As our procurement leader, you'll own the entire procurement process—from strategic sourcing and planning to vendor management and contract negotiation. You'll combine your negotiation skills with real experience navigating supply chains. You'll find the right suppliers with the best terms and the right products for our standards. In short, you'll make sure our procurement process actually meets the company's needs through strategic planning, research, negotiation, and supplier selection. You'll also build the procurement function: writing the policies, setting the guidelines, and helping the rest of the team make smarter, faster, cheaper buying decisions. What You'll Bring (Education & Experience) Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, procurement, business, or a related field 1+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain (convenience store, grocery, fuel, or foodservice experience strongly preferred) Working knowledge of procurement software; willing to learn additional systems as needed (PDI a plus) Experience with vendor contracts, RFPs, and cost analysis The Kind of Person We're Looking For You're sharp with numbers and obsessed with the details You're an analytical thinker and natural problem-solver You're a strong negotiator and a relationship-builder You're a power Excel user and comfortable across the Microsoft Office Suite You communicate clearly—both in writing and in person You can lead, present, and influence without a big title You're a self-starter who takes initiative and plans ahead You handle pressure well and don't add to the chaos You think like an owner (a fiduciary mindset—you make decisions like the business is yours) Working Conditions Office-based role in Whitesburg, KY with regular travel to stores, vendors, and partner sites Ability to coordinate multiple activities and groups of people under pressure Must be able to talk, hear, stand, sit, and type/keyboard or enter data using a computer and monitor up to 8 hours per day Plan, conduct, and attend meetings in person or via teleconference software Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. What You'll Do Connect with leaders across the company to understand what we need to buy and why Spot opportunities to do it better, cheaper, or smarter—and lead the change Manage the direction, coordination, and evaluation of our procurement processes Build strong, positive relationships with stakeholders and suppliers Write and implement policies for risk management and procurement improvement Analyze data to predict market trends and make smarter procurement decisions Partner with other departments to know what items or services are needed and when Build detailed reports on company needs and procurement performance Build budget proposals for materials, goods, equipment, and advertising Find creative ways to meet budgets through smart sourcing and data analysis Negotiate contracts and pricing to lock in the best terms Monitor supplier quality and step in fast when performance slips Any other assigned task by management Is This You? Do I get excited when I find a better supplier or save the company real money? Am I comfortable picking up the phone and negotiating with a partner I've never met? Do I follow through on what I say I'll do—even when no one is watching? Can I see myself building a procurement function from the ground up? Am I ready to commit to a values-driven, family-led company for the long haul? Ready to Build a Career with Us? Apply today. Tell us a little about yourself, why this role caught your eye, and what you'd bring to the team. We read every application, and we'll be in touch. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vibrant Culture