Purchasing Specialists

Since 1977, Mission® has been creating fresh, authentic Mexican food products you can find in your local grocery store including Guerrero, Maseca and Calidad to name a few. Mission®, a subsidiary of Gruma Corporation, is the #1 tortilla company in the U.S. and manufactures a variety of authentic Mexican products. As we’ve grown, we’ve made sure to always put an emphasis on authentic flavors, while providing healthy options that families and friends can enjoy together.

Brief Summary of Position:

Under limited supervision, owns, controls and coordinates the credit card program with other departments in Mission Foods and Amex.

• Coordinates the Credit Card program with the card holders at the Plants, DC’s and Corporate.
• Links the credit card to the particular related vendors that apply to that credit card.
• Coordinates with the weekly closings/approvals process for the CAR Program according to the guidelines in the policy and manual for Credit cards.
• Monitors credit card statements daily to analyze vendor charge activity for proper usage, policy compliance, and spend amounts.
• Performs one-on-one training to new card holders, approvers/managers and any persons that need to understand and perform duties linked to the CAR or card program.
• Practices customer service and confidentiality in the performance of job duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years’ experience required in procurement, accounting or customer service.
• Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above.
• Bilingual Spanish required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Work requires ability to coordinate and maintain purchasing systems and procedures.
• Work requires ability to properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Work requires ability to work cooperatively with executive and management staff and all levels of employees.
• Work requires good customer service skills.
• Work requires ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing
• Work requires proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Work requires being high level of accuracy and attention to details.
• Must have good presentation skills for training card users and approvers.
• Must Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Mission Foods is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail or call 972.232.5200 to let us know the nature of your request. #ZR