Procurement Buyer

Cookies-n-Milk Inc; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JTM Foods in McKinney, TX is seeking a strategic Procurement Buyer to source raw materials, ingredients, and packaging for our production lines. You will negotiate with suppliers, manage POs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain supply and quality.

The role requires 3+ years in procurement within food manufacturing, strong analytical and Excel skills, and a focus on cost reductions while upholding safety standards. Located in a fast-paced facility with close teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years procurement experience in food manufacturing preferred.
• Experience purchasing food ingredients, packaging materials, or manufacturing supplies.
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and data analysis.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase ingredients, packaging materials, and indirect supplies.
• Negotiate delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Issue and manage purchase orders to ensure timely deliveries.
• Monitor inventory and forecast purchasing needs.
• Develop cost savings through strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations.
• Maintain supplier relationships and evaluate performance.
• Ensure materials meet food safety and quality standards.
• Maintain purchasing records in the ERP system.
• Support cross-functional teams to keep production running.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Sage

SAP

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Description

Procurement Buyer

JTM Foods – McKinney, TX

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000

Come Join the JTM Foods Team!

At JTM Foods - McKinney, we're passionate about creating category leading sweet treats that delight customers every day. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a strategic, detail-oriented Procurement Buyer to join our team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring we have the right ingredients, packaging, and supplies to support our production while maintaining quality, controlling costs, and building strong supplier relationships.

If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy negotiating, analyzing data, and developing supplier partnerships, we'd love to hear from you.

Position Summary

The Procurement Buyer is responsible for sourcing and purchasing raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and indirect supplies required to support manufacturing operations. This role manages supplier relationships, monitors inventory levels, and works closely with Production, Operations, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Finance, and Procurement partners in 3 additional JTM locations to ensure uninterrupted production while achieving cost savings and maintaining the highest quality standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Source and purchase ingredients, packaging materials, and indirect supplies to support daily manufacturing operations.
• Negotiate delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Issue and manage purchase orders while ensuring timely deliveries.
• Monitor inventory levels and forecast purchasing needs based on production schedules and demand planning.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings through supplier negotiations, product standardization, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors while evaluating supplier performance for quality, pricing, service, and delivery.
• Collaborate with Production Planning to ensure materials are available to support production schedules.
• Work with Quality Assurance to ensure all purchased materials meet food safety and quality standards.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, receiving variances, and supplier concerns in partnership with the Finance department.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP system.
• Monitor commodity markets and industry trends that may impact pricing or supply availability.
• Assist in developing contingency sourcing strategies to minimize supply chain disruptions.
• Participate in new product launches by sourcing ingredients, packaging, and new vendors.
• Support inventory accuracy by working closely with Warehouse and Inventory Control teams.
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies, food safety regulations, and supplier approval requirements.
• Analyze purchasing data and prepare reports on spend, supplier performance, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Partner with JTM Procurement partners across the JTM portfolio of locations and product offerings.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of procurement or purchasing experience, preferably in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or manufacturing.
• Experience purchasing food ingredients, packaging materials, or manufacturing supplies is highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems (Sage, SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management
• Cost reduction strategies
• Inventory planning and demand forecasting
• Procurement best practices
• ERP and purchasing systems
• Data analysis and reporting
• Food manufacturing purchasing practices
• Vendor performance management
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams
• Experience with SQF/BRC audits
• Maintain targeted Inventory levels for both packaging and ingredients
• Develop and maintain supplier scorecard (OTIF, pricing, service, quality…)
• Analyze purchasing data and prepare reports on KPI’s, spend, supplier performance and cost saving initiatives

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based within a food manufacturing facility.
• Frequent interaction with Production, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, and Operations teams.
• Occasional visits to warehouse and production areas requiring appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• May require occasional travel to supplier facilities, industry conferences, or trade shows.
• Fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and strong time management skills.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily sedentary work involving extended periods of sitting.
• Frequent computer and telephone use.
• Occasionally lift and carry materials or product samples up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to walk throughout the manufacturing facility as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.
• Ability to occasionally stand, bend, or reach while inspecting products or inventory.

Why Join JTM Foods - McKinney?

At JTM Foods, we believe our people are our greatest ingredient. We offer a collaborative, values based environment where innovation is encouraged, achievements are recognized, and employees have opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on our success.

If you're ready to help build a best-in-class procurement program while supporting a growing food manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you.

JTM Foods - McKinney is an Equal Opportunity Employer.