Food Materials Procurement Specialist

Kevin's Natural Foods

Stockton (CA)

On-site

USD 72,000 - 78,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Kevin’s Natural Foods seeks a Junior Buyer to secure continuous supply of raw materials and packaging, maintaining optimal inventory and supporting cost-reduction initiatives. You will manage day-to-day procurement, develop supplier relationships, and collaborate across functions to ensure uninterrupted production.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, showing strong organization, negotiation, and analytical skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and

Qualifications

  • 3+ years procurement or strategic sourcing experience in food manufacturing preferred.
  • Experience procuring food commodities including packaging and related supplies.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
  • Strong negotiation and supplier relationship management skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong analytical capabilities; SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Execute procurement strategies that support company goals and operational requirements.
  • Source raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and related supplies to ensure uninterrupted production.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and service agreements with suppliers to achieve cost savings.
  • Support RFP activities for new and existing suppliers.
  • Build and maintain productive supplier relationships and monitor performance.
  • Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support production while minimizing excess inventory.
  • Track procurement metrics (PPV, cost savings) and prepare procurement reports.
  • Develop supplier scorecards and performance metrics.
  • Identify supply chain challenges and implement timely solutions.
  • Support production schedules by expediting materials when necessary.
  • Coordinate material readiness for new product launches and replenishment strategies.
  • Monitor commodity markets and supplier trends to anticipate risks and opportunities.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Planning, Quality, R&D, Finance, and Logistics.

Skills

Negotiation
Supplier relationships
Analytical skills
Multi-tasking
Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain

Tools

Microsoft Excel
SAP

Job description

Kevin’s Natural Foods seeks a Junior Buyer to secure continuous supply of raw materials and packaging, maintaining optimal inventory and supporting cost-reduction initiatives. You will manage day-to-day procurement, develop supplier relationships, and collaborate across functions to ensure uninterrupted production.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, showing strong organization, negotiation, and analytical skills, with a commitment to continuous improvement and

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