Procurement Specialist – Manufacturing / MRP Focus (Food or CPG Environment)

Jobot Consulting; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

401 K with company match

Full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holidays

Life Insurance coverage

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm is actively seeking a Procurement Specialist to join their team in Vista, California. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in production-facing procurement within a manufacturing setting, proficiency in MRP and ERP systems, and strong Excel skills. You will be responsible for managing purchasing of materials, ensuring smooth production, and building dashboards in Power BI. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $85,000 to $95,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production-facing procurement or purchasing in manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP and ERP systems; Sage is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Power BI dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing of production materials in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain reorder points, safety stock, and min/max levels.
• Procure raw materials and maintain vendor communication.

Skills

Production-facing procurement experience

MRP and ERP Systems (Sage preferred)

Strong Excel skills

Building dashboards in Power BI

Knowledge of regulatory standards (FDA, GMP, HACCP)

Analytical and proactive problem solver

Comfortable on production floor

Job description

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Job details

Excellent Growth and Bonus Opportunity! Looking to add top notch talent to the Supply Chain team as a Strategist Procurement Specialist!

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Salary $85,000 - $95,000 per year

A Bit About Us

Global Manufacturing Facility in North America and Europe committed to helping create meat and poultry products with over 30 years of hands-on experience, patented innovations, and a dedicated sales and technical team, we deliver unmatched results in the complex meat processing industry. We proudly serve some of the world’s largest meat and poultry product manufacturers

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary and overall compensation package
• 401 K with generous company match
• Full benefits Medical, Dental, Vision
• Generous PTO, vacation, sick, and holiday schedule
• Life Insurance coverage

Job Details

Procurement Specialist – Manufacturing / MRP Focus

📍 On-Site | Monday–Friday | Core Hours 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (flex)

About The Role

We’re seeking a hands-on Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing of production materials in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with strict quality and regulatory standards. This role ensures smooth production, accurate inventory, and strong supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Own MRP outputs maintain reorder points, safety stock, and min/max levels
• Adjust planning parameters and execute purchase orders to meet production needs
• Procure raw materials, components, subassemblies, packaging, and MRO tied to production uptime
• Troubleshoot shortages and work closely with production supervisors and warehouse teams
• Lead supplier expediting and maintain vendor communication
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards for production KPIs inventory, OTIF, PPV, lead time variance
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive cost savings, sourcing strategy, and process improvements

Requirements

• 3+ years production-facing procurement/purchasing experience in manufacturing
• Experience With MRP And ERP Systems (Sage Preferred)
• Strong Excel skills and experience building/maintaining dashboards in Power BI
• Knowledge of regulatory or quality standards (FDA, GMP, HACCP) preferred
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver
• Comfortable working directly on the production floor

Why You’ll Thrive

• Be a key player in a company that values hands-on, results-driven employees
• Collaborate across production, planning, and warehouse teams
• Opportunity to grow in a stable, well-respected manufacturing company

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