Hybrid Procurement Manager, Food Ops & Forecasting

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Opportunity

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Job summary

The Wonderfield Group is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee the full purchasing lifecycle across multiple locations in a hybrid role. You will manage incoming purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and evaluate supplier performance to drive quality and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead weekly inventory reviews, and align procurement with production planning. A 6-month transition period is included, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in food service operations.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Experience with custom import processes (food industry preferred).
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and database/ERP software.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recommend new suppliers, ingredients, and product developments to improve quality or reduce costs.
• Maintain records of supplier performance and report findings to senior management.
• Execute new or ongoing sourcing and product-related projects, including ingredient research for existing and promotional launches.
• Monitor inventory levels across all warehouses/commissaries to ensure adequate stock levels and minimize shortages and overages for Bento SKUs.
• Review weekly shortage and overage reports for all purchasing components.
• Analyze product usage volume and forecast future demand based on trends, seasonality, promotions, and business insights.
• Support new product setup and periodically review existing SKUs for accuracy and relevance.
• Lead weekly inventory reviews, including cycle counts, and verify inventory across 6 commissaries.
• Coordinate closely with Wonderfield group companies, including WFDC, JFE, and Bento, ensuring alignment and streamlined communication.
• Partner with Production, Warehouse Management, and Business Partnership teams to support operational planning and fulfillment.
• Assist in projects, process improvements, and initiatives related to procurement, inventory optimization, or business growth.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by management.
• Support a 6-month transition and onboarding period to fully assume responsibilities.
• Occasional Travel 10%
• Other related tasks as assigned by management

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Reporting

Problem solving

Decision making

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Food Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

ERP software

Database tools

Job description

The Wonderfield Group is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee the full purchasing lifecycle across multiple locations in a hybrid role. You will manage incoming purchase orders, monitor inventory levels, forecast demand, and evaluate supplier performance to drive quality and cost efficiency.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead weekly inventory reviews, and align procurement with production planning. A 6-month transition period is included, with travel up to 10%.