Purchasing Manager

Description

Founded in 1950, Alaska Mill & Feed has proudly served Alaska’s farmers, ranchers, and pet owners for decades, delivering high‑quality feed products and supplies to communities across the state. We are a locally focused manufacturing & distribution team that values teamwork, craftsmanship and reliability.

• Lead, coach, and manage the purchasing team to ensure effective execution of purchasing and category strategies.
• Set priorities, expectations, and performance standards for purchasing activities.
• Provide oversight of vendor relationships and purchasing strategy to support service levels, inventory health, and financial goals.
• Review and guide inventory planning and purchasing decisions, with attention to logistics and transportation constraints impacting Alaska.
• Monitor key performance indicators and hold the team accountable for results and continuous improvement.
• Partner with cross‑functional leaders to align purchasing strategy with operational and business objectives.
• Represent the purchasing function in vendor relationships and strategic discussions.
• Exhibit an ability to receive feedback, adapt to new processes and continuously develop skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate, communicate well and effectively relay information with an emphasis on developing positive professional relationships.
• Practice punctual and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• 5+ years of purchasing or category management experience, including people leadership.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency working with Microsoft Excel and Power BI.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass pre‑employment drug screen as a condition of employment.

• College degree in business, marketing, retail merchandising or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge and skills.
• Experience managing multiple product categories.
• Purchasing experience.
• Consolidation and transportation experience in Alaska or other remote‑market environments.
• Understanding of logistics and transportation including consolidation, freight considerations, and extended lead times.

This is a full‑time, salaried 45+ hours per week position, in person, typically Monday through Friday. Company‑paid education and training may require occasional day and/or overnight travel.

• Annual base salary: $75,000 – $110,000. After meeting eligibility requirements, benefits include:
• Medical Insurance*
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation**
• Sick Pay
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Match
• Employee Discounts
• Dependent Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Profit Sharing
• 100% paid by the employer for employee‑only coverage.
• ** Two to six weeks annually, depending on the length of full‑time service.