Procurement Associate

Roskam Baking Company; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Roskam Foods is seeking a Procurement Coordinator to manage supplier onboarding, data integrity, and purchase order processes across ERP systems. You will collaborate with the procurement team to source, quote, and document supplier activities while ensuring compliance and accuracy.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field and 1–4 years in purchasing or admin support, with strong Excel and Outlook skills and a detail-oriented, team-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field.
• 1–4 years of experience in purchasing, administrative support, or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate supplier onboarding and ensure required records are complete and accurate in compliance standards.
• Onboard new items into procurement and ERP systems, collecting pricing, specifications, and master data for commercialization.
• Assign material numbers per naming conventions and data standards.
• Create and track purchase orders for projects, CAPEX, and operational needs, aligned with budgets and policies.
• Collect, maintain, and analyze supplier and product information for reporting (diversity, origin, spend, compliance).
• Support sourcing events by gathering quotations, coordinating communications, and maintaining documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement workflows, data quality, and efficiency.
• Maintain and update supplier agreements, including retention and record maintenance.
• Collaborate with Procurement Specialists and cross-functional teams on sourcing initiatives.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Position Description and Purpose:

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Key Essential Functions/Duties:

Facilitate supplier onboarding and ensure required records are complete and accurate and within compliance standards. Facilitate accurate and timely onboarding of new items into procurement and ERP systems, including collecting pricing, specifications, and master data requirements to ensure data integrity and readiness for commercialization. Assign material numbers in accordance with company naming conventions and data standards. Manage the creation and tracking of purchase orders for projects, capital expenditures, and operational needs, ensuring alignment with budgets, timelines and procurement policies. Collect, maintain, and analyze supplier and product information for reporting purposes. This can include supplier diversity, country of origin, spend analysis, and compliance metrics. Work with the procurement team on sourcing events by gathering quotations, coordinating supplier communications, and maintaining sourcing documentation. Identify and facilitate actions related to opportunities to improve procurement workflows, data quality, and operational efficiency. Maintain and update the administrative management of supplier agreements, including document retention and record maintenance. Collaborate with Procurement Specialists and cross-functional teams to support sourcing initiatives and business objectives.

Education/Experience/Skills/Qualifications (required):

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field. 1-4 years of experience in purchasing, administrative support, or related field. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Effective communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards). Experience with food manufacturing. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and a 401 (k) plan with company match. Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran-friendly and equal opportunity employer. We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer. At Roskam, we’re like family. We rely on the exceptional strengths, collective imagination, and tireless energy of our team members to please our customers. We are committed to creating and sustaining an environment that encourages many backgrounds and cultures where the contributions of all stakeholders are valued and respected. We invite you to start your career path here, through a variety of opportunities tailored to engage and inspire.