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Purchasing Specialist(Food Manufacturing)

ERP/MRP Systems

A Purchasing Specialist in food manufacturing focuses on sourcing, ordering, and managing inventory of raw materials and supplies to support production while ensuring quality, cost-efficiency, and compliance.

Are you looking to make a career change to a stable company? This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and paid PTO.Does this position match your future career goals?

Key Responsibilities:

• Place and track purchase orders for ingredients, packaging, and operational supplies.
• Ensure timely delivery of goods to meet production schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of orders, deliveries, and supplier communications.
• Use ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP) to manage purchasing workflows and maintain data accuracy.
• Generate reports on purchasing trends, costs, and supplier performance.
• Communicate with vendors to confirm pricing, availability, and lead times.
• Assist in evaluating and onboarding new suppliers.
• Negotiate with external vendors to secure advantageous terms.
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate strategic partnerships.
• Design and implement supply chain optimization projects.
• Analyze, optimize, and oversee inventory procedures.
• Develop procurement, shipping, and compliance standards.
• Monitor and control spend to build a culture of long-term savings.
• Notify senior management of any supply chain risks or inefficiencies.
• Support international procurement, sourcing, and product development initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Business Administration.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred).
• 3+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience in food manufacturing or related industry.
• Expertise in manufacturing processes and cost optimization.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and relationship management.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and data analysis tools.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Benefits:

• Growth Opportunities
• Great Pay
• Great Benefits
• Vacation Days
• Immediate Hire

Jasleen Kaur

jasleen@ajuliaexecutivesearch.com

Ajulia Executive Search is a search firm specializing in Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal and Pharmaceutical positions. This is a confidential search for one of our preferred clients. It is a direct hire position that includes competitive compensation and full comprehensive benefit package.

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