Procurement Coordinator I - Temporary

Foster Farms; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Foster Farms is seeking a procurement support professional for indirect materials across multiple operations. You will handle requisitions, issue purchase orders, and support supplier qualifications while ensuring on-time delivery.

The role requires strong Excel and SAP skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment for a 5-8 month assignment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; business school or college preferred; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• 1–3 years purchasing experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Excel and SAP; able to create and analyze spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Daily buying support for indirect materials, including purchase requisitions and PO issuance.
• Ensure on-time delivery and adapt to schedule changes.
• Support supplier qualifications and transitions of goods/services.
• Issue RFPs/Quotes for purchases under supervision.
• Perform data analysis with Excel and SAP to monitor metrics.
• Explain policies to internal customers in writing and verbally and support controls.
• Support cost reduction opportunities.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay Range: $21.30 - $25.10 per hour

(Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm. Additional $2.00 per hour worked between 12:00am-4:59am)

About Foster Farms

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Job Description

To provide direct support for the procurement and supply of Indirect materials for multiple operations and food processing facilities.

Essential Job Functions:

• Daily Buying Support for a mix of indirect materials. Will include managing purchase requisitions, creating & issuing purchase orders, order confirmation, invoice resolution support and maintaining department records and documentation.
• Responsible for ensuring on-time delivery and adapting to new schedule requirements.
• Responsible for supporting new supplier qualifications, plus any transition of new/modified goods/services.
• Will initiate, develop, and issue RFP's/Quotes for various purchases under Agent or Manager's direction.
• Perform research and data analysis with frequent use of Excel and SAP.
• Gather data and track various department metrics, such as corrective actions, inventory use, cost savings.
• Will be required to explain policies and procedures to internal customers in writing and verbally and support compliance with internal controls.
• Responsible for supporting cost reduction opportunities.

Additional Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Expected duration of assignment is 5-8 months.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and strong understanding of SAP resource platform, and must have a strong understanding using and creating MS Excel spread sheets, including formulas, in order to manage detailed information.
• Must have high school diploma, prefer one-two year's business school or college, and strongly prefer Bachelor's degree.
• One-three years purchasing experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Initiative, sound analytical skills and ability to organize work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Must be able to handle and safeguard confidential information and have the desire to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

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