**WHO WE ARE:** + The Leader in food-industry-related contract sanitation and food safety + Over $1 Billion in sales with an excellent history of organic and acquisition growth + Over 16,500 team members throughout North America + Corporate headquarters in Kieler, Wisconsin with team members working in over 400 customer plants throughout North America **OUR VISION:** To be the leading food safety solutions company that owns the standard of health and safety for our PSSI family and brand protection for our partners + **Safety:** We are committed to the health and safety of our team members and set the standard of food safety for the protection of our customers’ products and brands. + **Integrity:** We speak with candor, act with transparency, follow through on our commitments and abide by our principles and values. + **Team:** We respect and value our team members, embrace diversity, and invest in their development through coaching and training. + **Customer Focus:** We strive to exceed our internal and external customers’ expectations through open communication, relationships, and continuous improvement. + **Achievement:** We manage our business to provide opportunities and stability for our team members, and bring value to our customers, owners and the communities we serve. **WHO YOU ARE:** Are you skilled in procurement processes and negotiation tactics? We are seeking a Purchasing Specialist to join our team, where you will play a pivotal role in sourcing materials, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing purchasing strategies. Apply now to leverage your expertise and contribute to our procurement success! **WHO WE ARE:** + The Leader in food-industry-related contract sanitation and food safety + Over $1 Billion in sales with an excellent history of organic and acquisition growth + Over 13,000 team members throughout North America + Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia with team members working in over 300 customer plants throughout North America **OUR VISION:** To be the leading food safety solutions company that owns the standard of health and safety for our PSSI family and brand protection for our partners. + **Safety:** We are committed to the health and safety of our team members and set the standard of food safety for the protection of our customers’ products and brands. + **Integrity:** We speak with candor, act with transparency, follow through on our commitments and abide by our principles and values. + **Team:** We respect and value our team members, embrace diversity, and invest in their development through coaching and training. + **Customer Focus:** We strive to exceed our internal and external customers’ expectations through open communication, relationships, and continuous improvement. + **Achievement:** We manage our business to provide opportunities and stability for our team members, and bring value to our customers, owners, and the communities we serve. **WHAT YOU WILL DO:** The Purchasing Specialist will place orders for internal and external customers using a standardized product list from pre-approved vendors. Job duties include: + Enter management orders, send orders to vendor, and assist operational team members receive and enter orders as they enter them in the purchase order system while answering questions, as needed. + Follow up on back orders. + Research and get approval for new item offerings. + Review and assist with vendor invoice issues for payment. + Review and monitor the purchasing email inboxes daily. + Communicate with field operations personnel. + Reconcile receipts based on inventory sheets received from the field to open purchase orders (“PO”). + Other job duties as assigned. **YOUR MUST HAVES:** + Must be 18 years of age or older. + High School Diploma or General Education Degree (“GED”). + Ability to use the functions within accounting system and various general ledger accounts. + 2 or more years of experience in sourcing materials. **OUR ENVIRONMENT:** This is a hybrid role, partially based at the Corporate Headquarters, combining time in a traditional office setting with remote work from your professional home office. You will be expected to work on-site at minimum three days a week. The position requires sitting for extended periods of time while working on a computer. **WHAT WE OFFER:** + Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance + Basic Life Insurance + 401k Retirement Plan + Paid Holidays + Paid Vacation + Employee Assistance Program + Training & Development Opportunities Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. (PSSI) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. PSSI is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. PSSI will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position. **YOUR NEXT STEPS:** APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!