Direct Regional Buyer

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Support seamless procurement operations that enable business success. As a Direct Regional Buyer, you will manage day-to-day purchasing activities, including processing requisitions, maintaining purchase orders, updating procurement catalogs, and enabling supplier contracts within our purchasing systems. You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, Accounts Payable, and cross-functional teams to ensure procurement needs are fulfilled accurately and efficiently while resolving purchasing issues and supporting uninterrupted operations. This opportunity is ideal for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who enjoys building strong partnerships, delivering exceptional service, and driving operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.

This position is remote and may be performed from anywhere within the United States. 

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Guide stakeholders to appropriate buying channels and procurement methods.


• Manage and prioritize requisition queues to ensure timely and accurate processing.


• Review and convert requisitions to purchase orders while validating completeness and compliance.


• Solicit vendor quotes and support stakeholders with transactional sourcing needs.


• Maintain accurate data in purchasing systems, including vendor and catalog updates.


• Monitor delivery confirmations and manage receipt and invoice resolution as needed.


• Analyze procurement system data to identify root causes of noncompliance and process delays.


• Recommend and support improvements that reduce turnaround times and drive policy compliance.


• Track key metrics and identify trends to improve purchasing efficiency.


• Create and maintain high-usage contracts using approved templates and legal terms.


• Ensure all active contracts are current and properly enabled in purchasing systems for use.


• Build collaborative relationships with business stakeholders and procurement peers.


• Respond to inquiries related to requisitions, purchase orders, deliveries, and catalogs.


• Provide guidance on procurement policies, procedures, and system navigation.


• Coordinate with Accounts Payable and other teams to resolve purchasing and payment exceptions.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant experience.


• 2+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing operations, or supply chain support.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.


• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.


• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.


• Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.