Purchasing Manager

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for overseeing the procurement of ingredients, packaging materials, supplies, and services necessary to support Food With Care’s production operations. This role ensures that all materials are purchased in a timely, cost-effective, and compliant manner while maintaining quality standards and supplier reliability.

The Purchasing Manager works closely with production, operations, and finance teams to forecast purchasing needs, manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and maintain adequate inventory levels to support uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing process for all ingredients, packaging materials, and operational supplies required for production.
• Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with operations and warehouse teams to maintain appropriate stock levels and avoid production disruptions.
• Forecast purchasing needs based on production schedules, sales forecasts, and inventory trends.
• Ensure all purchased materials meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Review supplier performance and address issues related to product quality, delivery delays, or compliance concerns.
• Work with the finance team to manage purchasing budgets and control costs.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor documentation, and order tracking.
• Coordinate with compliance and quality teams to ensure purchased ingredients and materials meet regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline purchasing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in food manufacturing, distribution, or production environments.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating supplier contracts.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Vendor negotiation and relationship management
• Cost analysis and budgeting
• Inventory planning and forecasting
• Organizational and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an office and production environment as needed.
• Occasional visits to warehouse or production areas.

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational efficiency.

Equal Opportunity Employer | Drug-Free Workplace

Food With Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Food With Care maintains a Drug-Free Workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law.