At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. 

If you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you! 

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Link's to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami® , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks.

The Purchasing Manager role is a highly visible role focused on the leadership and development of purchasing raw materials while maintaining appropriate inventory levels considering our business objectives. This position will primarily focus on synchronizing processes through system utilization. This individual will lead the development of those processes and strategies with focus on improving cost, quality and service.  

DIRECT REPORTS

Currently consists of 3 Sr. Buyers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Responsible for raw material buying activities including processing requests, order placement, inventory management and on time delivery                                                         
• Manage purchasing and materials initiatives including Jack Link’s inventory, supplier managed inventory, consignment, and plant service                                                               
• Develop and implement process improvements while achieving and maintaining a high degree of data accuracy, integrity, and ownership within SAP ERP systems                                      
• Manage the buying department and team, ensuring we achieve departmental objectives while fostering a culture of continuous improvement                                                       

Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• APICS or equivalent Supply Chain certification preferred

Required Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in executing, managing or leading Supply Chain functions in a similar role in Consumer-Packaged Goods Company

Preferred:            

• Hands-on experience with SAP highly desirable
• Experience introducing/working with supply chain solutions, software and systems is beneficia

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Proven thorough:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Strong understanding and experience developing and implementing processes and systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP

The salary range for this role is $108,800 - $149,600 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. When visiting a plant, exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors and varying degrees of temperature and noise levels.  However; the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate controlled office. Travel may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.