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Purchasing Manager

RNDC
Grand Prairie, TX, US
Full-time

Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC) is a family-owned business with roots extending before Prohibition that has evolved into one of the nation's largest wine and spirits wholesalers.

Our success is grounded in our core values of Family, Service, Accountability, Honesty, and Professionalism. We offer a vibrant, inclusive culture and workplace experience for individuals who want a career that makes them feel accomplished and engaged.

RNDC values the health and well-being of our associates, inside and outside the office, offering dynamic health and wellness benefits that supply exceptional care and value.

RNDC is geared toward growing our footprint and our people. Join our team of energetic professionals who believe in many happy hours and are experts in our craft.

Summary

RNDC is looking for an organized and innovative Purchasing Manager I to join our operations team. The Purchasing Manager I plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of buyers, purchasing officers, and related workers involved in purchasing materials, products, and services.

Includes wholesale or retail trade merchandising managers and procurement managers.

In this role, you will

  • Represent companies in negotiating contracts and formulating policies with suppliers.
  • Direct and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in buying, selling, and distributing materials, equipment, machinery, and supplies.
  • Interview and hire staff, and oversee staff training.
  • Locate vendors of materials, equipment or supplies, and interview them to determine product availability and terms of sales.
  • Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
  • Develop and implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain records of goods ordered and received.
  • Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or substitute materials.
  • Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
  • Resolve vendor or contractor grievances, and claims against suppliers.
  • Control purchasing department budgets.
  • Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
  • Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
  • Administer online purchasing systems.
  • Prepare reports regarding market conditions and merchandise costs.

What you bring to RNDC

Bachelors degree from four-year college or university preferred; five or more years related experience, of which five years in sales management with an alcoholic beverage wholesaler or supplier and / or training;

or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents (such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals), write routine reports and correspondence, and to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Spanish bilingual abilities preferred.

Knowledge of Internet, Microsoft Office Suite software (such as Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, and etc.), and order processing systems (such as AS400 / Alpha Database software, Logility, Microstrategy, and etc.

or the aptitude to learn.

  • Ability to work overtime.
  • 10 key by touch

What's in it for you

  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Medical, dental and vision benefits*
  • Generous paid time off program work your way up to 5 weeks of PTO a year with the ability to carryover unused PTO
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid caregiver leave
  • Fertility benefits
  • Paid training
  • Company paid life insurance, short-term disability, and company-paid holidays
  • Associate resource groups, and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs available for all associates
  • Participation in these programs are subject to applicable wait periods and all plan and program terms and eligibility
  • COVID-19 considerations :
  • We follow CDC Guidelines and have a fun and safe environment for our teams.

Bonus if you bring

Republic National Distributing Company and National Distributing Company are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers.

It is our policy not to discriminate against any Employee or Applicant. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

This policy of nondiscrimination in employment includes but is not limited to : recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, employment advertising or solicitations, compensation, layoff or termination of employment.

RNDC is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to people with disabilities throughout the job application and interview process, to the point of undue hardship.

If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please click here.

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