Procurement Lead

Martin Foods, L.P.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Foods, LP in Houston, TX is seeking a Procurement Lead to oversee sourcing of packaging, ingredients, spices, and related materials for manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, monitor inventory, and ensure on-time delivery while driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytics, business acumen, and collaboration skills to contribute to customer service, profitability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, or related field.
• Strong Excel, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with supplier relationships, negotiation, and inventory management.
• Interest in procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing career growth.
• Transferable experience from related roles is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Own the procurement of packaging, ingredients, and spices.
• Develop expertise on materials' plant-floor performance and lead continuous improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships and support price/service negotiations.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with inventory planning.
• Assist with new product launches and material sourcing.
• Maintain ERP data integrity and support reporting initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve supply chain performance and customer service.

Skills

Excel

Problem solving

Communication

Negotiation

Inventory management

Supplier relationships

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Description

Martin Foods, LP is seeking a highly motivated Procurement Lead to oversee the sourcing and procurement of packaging, ingredients, spices, supplies, and other materials essential to our manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, this role is responsible for supplier management, inventory planning, and procurement execution, ensuring materials are available at the right quality, cost, and time to support operational excellence.

The Procurement Lead serves as a critical business partner to Operations, Production, Quality, Finance, R&D, and Sales, collaborating across the organization to support customer service, profitability, and growth objectives. This individual will develop strong supplier relationships, optimize inventory and procurement strategies, and help drive continuous improvement throughout the supply chain.

The successful candidate will combine strong analytical skills, business acumen, and commercial judgment with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes. This role requires a proactive mindset, intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and a passion for identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, and overall supply chain performance.

Who Thrives in This Role?

Analytical problem-solvers who are curious, organized, relationship-oriented, data-driven, and eager to take ownership while continuously learning and improving.

What Success Looks Like in the First 12 Months

• Master procurement processes, ERP systems, and supplier relationships.
• Independently manage assigned purchasing categories and inventory levels.
• Develop actionable insights through reporting and analytics.
• Contribute measurable improvements in supplier performance, inventory management, cost control, or process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the procurement of packaging, ingredients, spices.
• Develop expertise on how materials perform on the plant floor and support continuous improvement in manufacturing operations and supply chain.
• Manage supplier relationships and support price and service negotiations.
• Monitor inventory levels and support inventory planning activities.
• Assist with new product launches and material sourcing efforts.
• Maintain ERP data integrity and support Power BI and reporting initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve supply chain performance and customer service.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Strong Excel, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with supplier relationships, negotiating, and inventory management.
• Interest in building a career in procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Transferable experience and knowledge from related roles preferred, but not required.

Why Join Martin Foods, LP?

• Direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Meaningful business impact and ownership.
• Growth-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Clear advancement opportunities within Supply Chain.