Indirect Buyer

Fresh Mark Incorporated; Massillon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacations and holidays

Educational assistance and reimburse

Health care with low premiums and dedu

Job summary

Fresh Mark Incorporated in Massillon, OH, is seeking an Indirect Buyer to manage the full PO lifecycle, from requisition through delivery, with strong procurement and cross-functional collaboration across scheduling and production teams.

The role emphasizes supplier onboarding, invoice resolution, and data-driven decision support using Excel. This on-site position requires 1–5 years of experience in supply chain and a bachelor’s degree, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field, 1–5 years of progressive supply chain experience or equivalent.
• Understanding of supply management principles including commodity purchasing, inventory control, lead-time management, cost analysis, quality assurance, and supplier relationships.
• Strong quantitative skills, including percentage calculations, spreadsheet interpretation, and volume forecasting.
• Proficiency in procurement and inventory management systems, Microsoft Excel, email platforms, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ownership mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute and submit purchase orders per established procurement procedures and respond to urgent demand.
• Confirm delivery dates with suppliers to align with internal timelines.
• Review open purchase orders daily to ensure accuracy and on-time delivery of expensed materials.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply disruptions through proactive supplier communication.
• Manage end-to-end PO payment processing, including three-way matching of invoices.
• Resolve invoice and order discrepancies between internal customers and external vendors.
• Oversee PO lifecycle management and closure of all orders.
• Lead supplier onboarding and contract management via supplier portal.
• Monitor vendor compliance with quality, regulatory, and contractual standards.
• Leverage advanced Excel features for procurement data analysis and decision support.

Skills

Procurement workflows

Supplier management

Microsoft Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Adobe Acrobat

Email platforms

Job description

Position Summary

The Indirect Buyer plays a critical role within Fresh Mark's Supply Chain organization, managing the full purchase order lifecycle from requisition through delivery. This position requires a strong command of procurement processes, financial accountability, and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will be a key liaison among the Procurement Manager, suppliers, scheduling, and production teams to ensure operational continuity and supply chain efficiency.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute and submit purchase orders in accordance with established procurement procedures, ensuring responsiveness to urgent demand and time-sensitive turnaround requirements.
• Proactively confirm delivery dates with suppliers to align fulfillment timelines with internal operational needs.
• Conduct daily review of open purchase orders to verify accuracy and ensure on-time delivery of all expensed materials.
• Identify and mitigate potential supply disruptions or material delays through timely, proactive communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage end-to-end purchase order payment processing, including receipt and three way matching of supplier invoices to corresponding line items.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving invoice and order discrepancies between internal customers and external vendors.
• Oversee purchase order lifecycle management, ensuring timely closure and completeness of all open orders.
• Lead supplier onboarding initiatives and administer contract management activities through the designated supplier portal.
• Monitor and enforce vendor compliance with established quality, regulatory, and contractual standards.
• Leverage advanced Excel functionality, including complex formulas and data modeling, to analyze procurement data and drive informed decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field, with 1 to 5 years of progressive supply chain experience; an equivalent combination of education and professional experience will be considered.
• Demonstrated understanding of supply management principles, including commodity purchasing, inventory control, lead-time management, cost analysis, quality assurance, and supplier relationship development.
• Strong quantitative aptitude, including proficiency in percentage calculations, spreadsheet data interpretation, and volume forecasting.
• Proficiency in procurement and inventory management systems, Microsoft Excel, email platforms, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to take ownership of responsibilities and deliver on commitments.
• Strong attention to detail with the capacity to manage competing priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Why Fresh Mark?

Fresh Mark offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and professional growth of our employees, including:

• Paid vacations and holidays
• Educational assistance and reimbursement
• Health care with low premiums and deductibles
• Vision coverage401(k) with company match

About Fresh Mark, Inc.

At Fresh Mark, our people are our greatest asset. This commitment is not a tagline; it is embedded in our culture and reflected in every decision we make. We invest in our employees at every level, providing the tools, leadership development, and organizational support necessary to advance both individual careers and the company as a whole. An American-owned and operated company with more than a century of industry leadership, Fresh Mark's Sugardale brand is synonymous with quality, craftsmanship, and consistency. Our portfolio of premium meat products, including bacon, ham, hot dogs, deli meats, pepperoni, and specialty items, generates annual sales exceeding $1 billion and continues to grow.

Fresh Mark welcomes all interested people to apply for job opportunities. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, or any legally protected status.

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