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Purchasing Coordinator

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Job Description

Job Description

Purchasing Coordinator - Food Manufacturing
Join a growing food production team where your organization, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail help keep operations running smoothly every day! 

Open Position: Purchasing Coordinator
Competitive Pay - Based on Experience
Schedule: Standard Business Hours (Occasional Overtime)
Work Days: Monday - Friday 

What You'll Do

  • Purchase raw materials, ingredients, packaging, labels, and supplies to support production needs
  • Create and manage purchase orders within the ERP system while maintaining accurate supplier records
  • Coordinate with suppliers, warehouse teams, and quality departments to ensure timely deliveries
  • Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages while maintaining efficient stock levels
  • Track supplier performance and resolve issues involving pricing, quality, shortages, or delivery delays
What We're Looking For

  • 1-2 years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience
  • Experience using ERP/MRP systems along with strong Excel and Outlook skills
  • Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Strong communication and vendor relationship management skills
  • Food manufacturing experience or knowledge of food safety regulations is a plus
Why You'll Love This Job

  • Full-time, long-term opportunity with a stable and growing company
  • Opportunity to play a key role in keeping production operations running efficiently
  • Collaborative environment working with production, warehouse, quality, and supplier partners
  • Exposure to supply chain, inventory management, and strategic sourcing initiatives
  • Opportunity to contribute cost-saving improvements while maintaining quality standards

Apply Today! 

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If you're a detail-oriented professional who enjoys balancing inventory, building supplier relationships, and supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your purchasing career!PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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