Procurement Lead - Manufacturing & Supplier Partnerships

Oregon Freeze Dry; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Life & disability insurance

Pet insurance

Paid company holidays, PTO & sick time

Employee discounts on Mountain House

Job summary

Oregon Freeze Dry, the parent of Mountain House, is seeking a Buyer II to procure raw materials, packaging, and indirect materials to support manufacturing. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply chain that keeps production running smoothly.

The role requires three years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, ERP proficiency, and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Purchasing, including in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and ERP/supply chain systems.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and resolve supply issues.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP inventory modules.

Responsibilities

• Procure raw materials, packaging, and indirect materials to support production schedules.
• Create, release, and manage purchase orders in the ERP system for timely replenishment.
• Monitor inventory, demand forecasts, and supplier lead times to minimize stockouts and excess.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

ERP systems

Analytics

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel

Education

Bachelor's in Supply Chain

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

Job description

Oregon Freeze Dry, the parent of Mountain House, is seeking a Buyer II to procure raw materials, packaging, and indirect materials to support manufacturing. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate terms, and ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply chain that keeps production running smoothly.

The role requires three years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment, ERP proficiency, and strong analytical skills.