Procurement Buyer- Packaging

Rastelli Foods Group, Inc.; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k match

PTO

Sick time

Profit sharing

Growth opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Rastelli Foods Group, Inc. in Swedesboro, New Jersey, is seeking a motivated Procurement Buyer for Packaging to ensure supply of packaging materials, control costs and maintain food safety compliance.

You will collaborate with QA, Operations, Marketing and R&D on new launches and packaging redesigns. The ideal candidate has procurement and negotiation expertise, packaging materials knowledge, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Procurement and negotiation expertise.
• Packaging material knowledge (film, corrugated, labels, trays).
• Supply chain and inventory management.
• Food safety and regulatory knowledge and collaboration with QA teams.
• Excel and ERP proficiency.
• Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Packaging material procurement: identify, qualify, develop suppliers; negotiate pricing, contracts, terms; manage performance.
• Cost control and savings: analyze costs, lead bidding and RFPs, drive cost reductions.
• Inventory and production support: maintain packaging inventory, align with production planning, manage lead times.
• Food safety & regulatory compliance: ensure materials meet FDA/USDA/food-grade standards and support audits.

Skills

Procurement & negotiation

Packaging material knowledge

Supply chain & inventory

Food safety & QA collaboration

Excel & ERP proficiency

Analytical & cross-functional comms

Tools

ERP

Excel

Job description

Rastelli Food Groups has been an industry-leading corporation supplying the highest quality food products and services since 1976. Our brands can be found in the finest hotels, restaurants, institutions, and retail markets for all families to savor and enjoy.

“From Our Family to Yours”

Rastelli’s is dedicated to providing exceptional products and services to our clients and we are looking to hire a motivated and knowledgeable Procurement Buyer for Packaging to join our growing team in Swedesboro, New Jersey.

If you are a hard-working and self-motivated individual with a passion for the food industry, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience

The Procurement Buyer for Packaging is responsible for ensuring the uninterrupted supply of packaging materials while controlling cost, maintaining food safety compliance, and supporting production requirements.

Skills Required

• Procurement and negotiation expertise
• Packaging material knowledge (film, corrugated, labels, trays)
• Supply chain and inventory management
• Food safety and regulatory knowledge and collaboration with QA teams
• Excel and ERP proficiency
• Strong analytical and cross-functional communication skills

Key Responsibilities

1.Packaging Material Procurement-

Vacuum bags, films, boxes, labels, trays, and other plant needs

Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers. Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, and service agreements. Monitor supplier performance for quality, on-time delivery, and responsiveness. Build backup suppliers to reduce supply risk.

3. Cost Control and Savings-

Analyze market trends and resin, paperboard, and packaging material costs (using public information pieces to audit price increases and decreases). Lead and manage bidding and RFP processes. Work on annual cost reduction and value engineering initiatives.

4. Inventory and Production Support

Maintain appropriate packaging inventory levels. Work closely with production planning to prevent stockouts or excess inventory. Manage lead times and coordinate deliveries to support manufacturing schedules.

5. Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure packaging materials comply with:

• FDA requirements
• USDA regulations
• Food-grade standards
• Customer specifications
• HACCP and SQF requirements (where applicable)

Support supplier audits and documentation requirements with our QA department

Collaborate with QA, Operations, Marketing, and R&D on:

• New product launches
• Packaging redesigns
• Sustainability initiatives
• Material substitutions

Evaluate alternative materials from suppliers that improve performance or reduce costs.

Benefits Offered

• Medical
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO
• Sick Time
• Profit Sharing
• Opportunity for Professional Growth
• A supportive and dynamic work environment

Working Conditions

Salary Range: $66,000.00- $75,000.00 annually

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively promote diversity, inclusion, and a culture where every employee feels valued and respected. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to app