Procurement Buyer

REQUEST FOODS INC; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Request Foods is seeking a Procurement Buyer in Holland, MI to support our frozen food manufacturing operations. This role purchases ingredients and materials to meet production schedules and inventory needs.

You will process purchase orders, maintain supplier data, and work with labeling/regulatory teams to ensure compliance and traceability. A Bachelor's degree and purchasing experience are preferred; strong Microsoft Office skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field is required.
• One year of purchasing experience or related internship is preferred.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Enter purchase orders into the system.
• Analyze overdue purchase orders and take appropriate action.
• Verify/maintain database of manufacturing locations for ingredients.
• Analyze the rescheduling report for items that need to be moved to meet the demand date.
• Expedite both current orders and those that need to be changed due to production changes.
• Assist with any receipt problems or issues.
• Collect and maintain nutritional information to comply with Nutrition Facts Panel Requirements via Trace Gains Document Tracking software
• Work closely with Request Foods Labeling and Regulatory Department to evaluate nutritional information received.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong organization skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Since 1990, God has blessed us with outstanding team members, customers, and vendors.

In turn, our goal is to provide a nurturing environment for the God-given talents of our people as well as make a positive impact in the lives of those around us – at work, at home, in our community, and beyond.

We value and respect every employee, empowering you to learn and to advance. When you collaborate and build new connections, we recognize and reward your hard work. Afterall, with growth comes opportunity. Your success is ours.

Position:Procurement Buyer

Location: Holland, MI

Job Id:241

# of Openings:1

Position:Procurement Buyer

Reports to: Director of Purchasing

Department:Purchasing

There has never been a more exciting time to join Request Foods. We’ve been selling products to many of the world’s leading food companies, retailers and restaurants for over 35 years. A privately owned and financially sound company, we do our best to run our business based on Christian values. Whether it’s cooking up great tasting food, assisting in customer support, providing quality and production leadership, or supporting administrative or technical activities, a career at Request Foods is a great opportunity. At Request, we’ve achieved success by treating our employees with integrity, trust and respect. If you’re passionate about food, and the people who help produce it, then Request Foods might just be for you.

The Procurement Buyer is responsible for supporting the procurement activities within a frozen food manufacturing environment. This role purchases ingredients and materials to meet production schedules, forecasting, and inventory needs. It ensures the timely and accurate processing of purchase orders, maintains supplier and ingredient information, and assists in resolving receipt and supply issues. The position works collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including labeling and regulatory departments, to ensure compliance with industry standards, particularly those related to nutritional information and traceability. The Procurement Buyer plays a key role in maintaining efficient supply chain operations and upholding the company's commitment to quality and food safety.

Specific responsibilities:

• Enter purchase orders into the system
• Analyze overdue purchase orders and take appropriate action
• Verify/maintain database of manufacturing locations for ingredients
• Analyze the rescheduling report for items that need to be moved to meet the demand date
• Expedite both current orders and those that need to be changed due to production changes
• Assist with any receipt problems or issues
• Collect and maintain nutritional information to comply with Nutrition Facts Panel Requirements via Trace Gains Document Tracking software
• Work closely with Request Foods Labeling and Regulatory Department to evaluate nutritional information received
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• One year of purchasing experience or related internship is preferred
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• The ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software—Word and Excel

We are truly grateful to our team members, customers, and vendors for being a part of our story. Take a look at what others have to say about their experience with Request Foods.