Procurement Manager

Essential Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing and procurement strategies to support company goals.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, and supplier agreements to maximize value and control costs.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance, quality, delivery, and service levels.
• Analyze inventory, forecasts, and production requirements to maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and supply chain risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor commodity markets and develop alternate sourcing plans to ensure supply continuity.
• Collaborate with Operations, Production, Quality, Sales, Customer Service, and Finance teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, USDA, customer, and company quality standards.
• Maintain purchasing records, supplier documentation, contracts, and ERP system data.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency and supplier performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Operations, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement, purchasing, or supply chain experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing proteins, food ingredients, packaging materials, and operational supplies.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and cost analysis skills.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (Canopy ERP preferred), QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office.
• Understanding of USDA, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and food safety requirements preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across departments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Cost savings and purchase price variance (PPV)
• Supplier quality and on-time delivery
• Inventory turns and accuracy
• Supply chain continuity and risk mitigation
• Procurement process efficiency and inventory optimization