Procurement Specialist

Procurement Specialist

Location: Medina, Ohio

Compensation: $56,000-$71,000 plus bonus

Brock11 is partnering with our client, a well-established and growing food manufacturing organization, to identify a Procurement Specialist for their Medina, Ohio operation. This position is ideal for a procurement professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys balancing day-to-day replenishment execution with strategic process improvement.

This role will have a strong emphasis on replenishment, inventory management, and operational continuity within a fresh food manufacturing environment. The Procurement team plays a critical role in keeping production lines running, maintaining service levels, and supporting the organization’s bottom line through effective purchasing and supplier management.

The ideal candidate is analytical, proactive, collaborative, and comfortable challenging the status quo to improve processes and drive operational efficiency.

Position Overview

The Procurement Specialist will support procurement execution, replenishment activities, supplier coordination, and inventory management to ensure continuity of supply across manufacturing operations. This individual will partner cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, Quality, Finance, Innovation/Culinary, and suppliers to support material availability, inventory optimization, and purchasing consistency.

This role is highly visible within the organization and requires someone who is confident representing the procurement function internally and externally with suppliers and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Execution & Supply Continuity

• Execute purchasing and replenishment activities for ingredients, packaging, PPE, and other assigned materials supporting production requirements
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure uninterrupted production flow
• Resolve shortages, delays, and supply disruptions in partnership with suppliers and operations teams
• Support inventory continuity while balancing cost, service, and operational efficiency
• Assist with inter-site material coordination and transfers as needed
• Support supplier visits, trade shows, and vendor relationship activities

Inventory & Replenishment Management

• Manage replenishment activities including reorder points, safety stock reviews, lead times, and inventory planning parameters
• Analyze inventory trends, demand variability, and supplier performance to optimize inventory levels
• Help drive forecasting alignment and purchasing consistency across departments
• Support initiatives focused on reducing waste, shortages, and excess inventory
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced fresh food environment where priorities can shift quickly

Supplier Coordination & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support service, quality, and delivery expectations
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Planning, Food Science, Innovation, and Culinary teams
• Participate in sourcing initiatives, RFQs, supplier transitions, and material changes
• Support procurement-related activities tied to new product launches and packaging transitions
• Represent the procurement team professionally in supplier meetings and cross-functional discussions

Process Improvement & Strategic Thinking

• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, system utilization, and operational efficiency
• Challenge existing processes and contribute ideas for continuous improvement
• Utilize ERP systems and analytics to support data accuracy and informed decision-making
• Bring a strategic mindset to purchasing decisions by thinking ahead, anticipating seasonal demand cycles, and leveraging supplier partnerships

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field preferred
• 2-5 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, replenishment, inventory management, or supply chain operations
• Experience within food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, or a fast-paced manufacturing environment strongly preferred
• Experience with ERP systems such as Sage X3, Anaplan, or similar platforms preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Data analysis and reporting
• Clean, executive-level data presentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Strong communication, collaboration, and supplier relationship management skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive, team-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and operational demands

What Our Client Is Looking For

Our client is seeking someone who:

• Brings structure and stability to replenishment operations
• Is willing to challenge the status quo and improve processes
• Thinks strategically, not just transactionally
• Can confidently represent the procurement department internally and externally
• Thrives in a collaborative, highly visible role
• Wants long-term career growth and development within procurement and supply chain operations

Travel

• Occasional overnight travel required for supplier visits and industry trade shows
• Travel may include monthly or bi-monthly supplier visits and seasonal trade shows

Why This Opportunity?

This is an opportunity to join a high-impact procurement team within a growing food manufacturing organization where procurement is viewed as a critical driver of operational success. The company is investing in modernization, process improvement, and long-term talent development, offering strong visibility and career progression opportunities for the right candidate.