Buyer (Poultry Plant)
Koch Foods
Montgomery, AL, United States
Montgomery, AL, United States
- Manufacturing
- Full-time
- buyer poultry plant
- procurement
- vendor negotiation
This Buyer role supports the Complex Purchasing Manager by managing vendor quotes, negotiating purchases, and ensuring product quality and timely delivery in a poultry plant. Responsibilities include supplier recruitment, contract preparation, procurement reporting, and compliance with company policies. The position requires at least one year of purchasing experience in poultry or meat, along with strong communication and analytical skills.
- Report to Complex Purchasing Manager, assisting with daily operations.
- Utilize evaluation system for vendor quotes with appropriate negotiation and purchasing techniques, ensuring quality, price, delivery and service.
- Manage and monitor procurement reporting systems.
- Recruit and maintain suppliers who provide high quality products and services while maintaining highest code of ethics and conduct.
- Prepare and issue purchase contracts and change notices.
- Review claims and contracts for conformance to Company policy.
- Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, price and specifications.
- All other relevant duties as required.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required, with Bachelor degree preferred. Education may be considered in place of relevant work experience.
- 1+ year(s) buyer experience in poultry or meat category market preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient technology, computer, mathematical and analytical skills.
- Detail oriented.




