Procurement Specialist - Food Manufacturing (Onsite)

Hunter the Headhunter; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter the Headhunter is looking for a Procurement Specialist to support a growing food manufacturer in South-Central Wisconsin. The role centers on buying raw materials, managing purchase orders, and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely delivery across multiple plants.

You’ll use ERP systems and Excel to generate reports that inform purchasing decisions. Entry into purchasing is welcomed from operations, inventory, logistics, or customer service backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Operations, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered.
• Background in manufacturing, production, inventory, logistics, purchasing, customer service, or operations is a plus.
• Experience placing orders, coordinating with suppliers, or managing purchase orders is a plus.
• ERP experience (SAP or similar) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Buy raw materials, supplies, and services from approved vendors within established pricing and purchasing policies.
• Enter and manage purchase orders and vendor information in the company's ERP system.
• Work with suppliers on pricing, order confirmations, shipping status, and delivery timing.
• Track open orders so production has what it needs, when it needs it.
• Investigate and resolve mismatches between purchase orders, receipts, invoices, and deliveries.
• Keep supplier files, purchasing records, and documentation accurate and current.
• Pull ERP data into Excel to build reports, spot discrepancies, and manage follow-ups.
• Help with projects such as vendor transitions, packaging reviews, and sample evaluations.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams across multiple sites.
• Grow into additional purchasing responsibilities over time.
• Other projects and duties as needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication

Self-starter

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hunter the Headhunter is looking for a Procurement Specialist to support a growing food manufacturer in South-Central Wisconsin. The role centers on buying raw materials, managing purchase orders, and coordinating with vendors to ensure timely delivery across multiple plants.

You’ll use ERP systems and Excel to generate reports that inform purchasing decisions. Entry into purchasing is welcomed from operations, inventory, logistics, or customer service backgrounds.