Purchasing Manager

Purchasing Manager Responsibilities: * Lead and oversee purchasing activities for raw materials, packaging, and supplies, ensuring optimal cost, quality, availability, inventory levels, and supply continuity * Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, contracts, pricing, performance, and sourcing while monitoring commodity markets, pricing trends, availability, and supply-chain risks * Collaborate with Production, Operations, Sales, Quality, Finance, and senior leadership to align procurement strategies with business needs and operational goals * Lead and develop the purchasing team while driving process improvements, purchasing efficiencies, cost-saving initiatives, and alternative sourcing opportunities Required Skills & Experience: * Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Business, or related field * 5 of experience in purchasing, procurement, or related field within a food environme * Must be able to work Monday to Friday to 8am to 4pm * Proficient with Excel and ERP systems Preferred Skills & Experience: * Experience in meat processing, protein manufacturing. or pother high0volume food manufacturing environments * Experience purchasing dry goods, labels, corrugated materials, and other production and supplies within a food manufacturing environment Disclaimer: By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, Al-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Synerfac Technical Staffing and our contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undeliverable messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Synerfac Technical Staffing