The Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating purchasing activities for Mrs. Clark’s Foods, with primary responsibility for the strategic procurement of ingredients, packaging materials, supplies, and other operational needs.

This position is responsible for developing and maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating pricing and terms, managing purchasing strategies, and ensuring materials are available to support production schedules and business needs. The Procurement Manager will work closely with Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Operations to maintain appropriate inventory levels, control costs, minimize supply disruptions, and ensure purchased materials meet company specifications and quality standards.

The successful candidate will take an active role in identifying cost-saving opportunities, improving procurement processes, and supporting the company's continued growth through effective purchasing and supply chain management.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee purchasing activities for all production ingredients and packaging materials
• Monitor inventory levels, usage trends, lead times, and open purchase orders to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Maintain awareness of supplier capabilities, material availability, market conditions, and potential supply constraints.
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies for assigned categories, with a focus on cost savings, quality, service, and reliability.
• Work closely with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, and Operations to anticipate material needs and resolve procurement-related issues.
• Support new product introductions, packaging changes, ingredient substitutions, and supplier transitions.

 Qualifications:

• Strong experience (3+ years) in purchasing, procurement, supply chain management, or vendor management required.
• Experience with ingredient and/or packaging procurement in food manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, purchasing practices, and supply chain operations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple departments.

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, onsite