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This position will be responsible to ensureSAP accuracyin all facets of the procurement process. Works with facility managers, supervisors, and suppliers to ensure timely, full delivery of orders.This individual will work with R&D to purchase new materials and ingredients.\nResponsibilities:\nWork with JBS Global Procurement team on projects and cost savings programs\nResponsible for implementing and compliance with all JBS Procurement/Purchasing processes\nIdentify chronic quality issues and trigger problem-solving.\nEnsures delivery of requested materials from JBS schedulers, planners, and requisitioners.\nEnsures prompt, accurate,creationand maintenanceof purchaserequisitions andpurchaseorders\nEnsures optimization of SAP to improve purchase process and accurate financial record documentation\nDevelop positive relationships with suppliers and keep in close contact regarding open orders and service levels.\nWorks with finance team to resolve block invoice issue’s\nWork with the plant leadership team to guarantee supply of all materials and services needed; collaborate with team to identify and avoid issues that would impact plant efficiency\nHelp process requisitions at the plant level\nSupport resolution ofAP issues with SAP Workflow(i.e. Workflow, GR/IRReconciliation)\nWorks with plant management to improve overall purchasing processes, material management and optimize inventory while maintaining plant efficiency.\nConversion ofall purchase requisitions to purchase ordersaccording to release strategies.\nConfirmsallpurchase ordersin SAP within 48 hours\nProcesses and supports product claims with suppliers, brokers and plants to an agreeable resolution and reimbursement for issue dealing with packaging and ingredients\nSupport inventory activities (cycle counts)\nWork with corporate procurement to identify/setup/negotiate co-packers as needed for Culinary.\nPartner will plant teams to ensurecorrect materials are in place on a daily basis\nSupport optimization of SAP to improve purchase process and accurate financial record documentation\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.\nSkills andQualifications:\nTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals toperform the essential functions.\n2-5 years of supply chain experience, or equivalent education,in purchasing, sales, planning, logistics, or manufacturing management role\nSuperior analytic capacity and problem-solving skills\nSAP or other ERP system in a manufacturing environment is a plus\nKnowledge of purchasing, selling, scheduling, and production planning of perishable food products desired\nExperience in a manufacturing company with broad knowledge of operations, distribution, sales\nSelf-starter, driven individual focused on continuous improvement\nSkilled negotiator\nExcellent team-oriented approach is critical\nExcellent oral and written communication skills\nSuperior project management skills\nDemonstrated capacity to lead successful negotiations\nDemonstrated capacity to work with a team\nThis position will interaction with the following stakeholders:\nSuppliers\nGovernment agencies /USDA\nFreight & warehousing suppliers\nVendors & Strategic partners\nAll internal teams within the facility\nSales & Category Managers\nDECISION - MAKING AUTHORITY\nExtensive in applicable area\nBUDGETARY OR PROPERTY RESPONSIBILITY\nExtensive in applicable area\nPhysical Demands:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nFrequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.\nSpecific vision abilities required include close vision and ability to adjust focus.\nWork Environment:\nComplex, fast paced, and structured\nProfessional office environment in warehouse\nUse of standard office equipment\nIf interested, please apply at jbssa.com/careers\nWe offer a full range of benefits including health care, life insurance, and a 401 (K) plan.\nJBS Prepared Foods is an equal opportunity employer.\nEOE/Vets/Disability","description_format":"text","description_chars":5265,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":2,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Supply Chain","Meat & Poultry","Prepared Foods"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-11-13T01:03:29Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":9,"reasons":["conf:2","win:early","comp:junior,brand"],"computed_at":"2026-11-13T04:01:39Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/jbs-foods-procurement-manager-i","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/jbs-foods-procurement-manager-i.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-11-13T04:01:39Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":8542,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-11-14T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":46493},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=46493"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fjbs-foods-procurement-manager-i"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"free","price":{"credits":0,"usd":0},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fjbs-foods-procurement-manager-i"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.1,"usd":0.01},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fjbs-foods-procurement-manager-i"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/jbs-foods-procurement-manager-i\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fjbs-foods-procurement-manager-i"}],"agent":{"mcp":"https://alion.io/mcp/jobs","mcp_open":"https://alion.io/mcp/open","next":[{"tool":"get_job","arguments":{"id":4211228}},{"tool":"search_jobs","arguments":{"company":"jbsfoodsgroup.com","detail":"compact"}},{"tool":"match_people","arguments":{"job_id":4211228},"note":"people open to offers who fit this vacancy"}],"note":"The same data through MCP tools: https://alion.io/mcp/open needs no sign-in (compact searches, postings, people); https://alion.io/mcp with an Alion account has everything. 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