Food Materials Procurement Specialist

Kevin's Natural Foods; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Bonus potential

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