Buyer / Supply Chain / Procurement / Inventory

Drive Strategic Purchasing. Build Supplier Partnerships. Support Growth.

Supreme Cuisine is seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our growing food manufacturing organization. This position is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, supplier management, inventory planning, and ensuring uninterrupted supply of materials needed to support production operations.

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with strong analytical skills, supply chain knowledge, and a proven track record in procurement within a manufacturing environment.

Position Summary

The Procurement Specialist will oversee the procurement of raw materials, packaging, ingredients, operating supplies, and services while maintaining inventory levels, controlling costs, and supporting operational efficiency.

This individual will work closely with Operations, Warehouse, Production, Quality Assurance, and Finance to ensure materials are available to meet customer demand and production schedules.

Key Responsibilities

Source and procure raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and indirect supplies

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors

Negotiate pricing, contracts, and service agreements

Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs

Analyze purchasing trends and identify cost-saving opportunities

Manage supplier performance and ensure service expectations are met

Coordinate with production and warehouse teams to ensure material availability

Resolve supply chain disruptions and material shortages

Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation

Review and process purchase orders and supplier invoices

Support inventory management and cycle count activities

Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and company standards

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Logistics, or a related field required

Minimum 5 Years of Procurement Experience Required

Food Manufacturing Experience Strongly Preferred

Experience purchasing ingredients, packaging, and production materials preferred

Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

Knowledge of inventory management and forecasting principles

ERP, MRP, or WMS system experience preferred

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Experience

Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing

Inventory Planning

Vendor Negotiations

Forecasting and Demand Planning

Office and Production Floor Interaction

Why Join Supreme Cuisine?

Stable and Growing Company

Collaborative Team Environment

Opportunity to Make a Direct Impact on Company Performance

Strategic Role Supporting Business Growth

SUPREME CUISINE

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST

Driving Supply Chain Excellence. Supporting Operational Success.

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