Description
The Purchasing Agent manages commodity purchasing to support production needs across Peterson Farms Inc and its family of companies. Responsibilities include evaluating suppliers, interviewing vendors, negotiating contracts, verifying purchases, coordinating deliveries, resolving shipping errors, maintaining records and inventories, and developing strategic purchasing programs. The role requires 2–4 years of purchasing experience, manufacturing and MRO, equipment, and services experience, and preferably food-processing experience; an associate’s degree in business or B.S. in Business is preferred, or equivalent work experience.
