Protein Procurement Manager

DSJ Global; Millbury (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is representing a growing food manufacturing company seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement, logistics, and inventory management across imported and domestic products. The role involves supplier relationships, purchasing strategy, import compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with sales, quality, and production teams.

The ideal candidate has food manufacturing procurement experience, knowledge of import/export regulations, and a proven track record managing

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, or purchasing within food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, logistics, and compliance.
• Experience using market intelligence tools and analyzing industry trends.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing forecasts based on historical demand, sales initiatives, and market trends.
• Maintain inventory levels through effective planning and strategies.
• Anticipate future sales requirements to ensure product availability.
• Monitor meat industry trends and pricing via industry resources.
• Attend industry conferences to strengthen market knowledge and supplier networks.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure certifications and compliance documentation.
• Oversee import documentation and support SQF audit standards compliance.
• Source products from domestic packers, distributors, and import channels.
• Partner with sales and commercial teams to provide market insights and updates.
• Prepare and distribute regular market reports on industry trends and supply conditions.
• Coordinate customs clearance activities and resolve import-related issues.
• Communicate incoming inventory to production teams for planning.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain management

Vendor relations

Forecasting

Excel

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Candidates must have prior food manufacturing experience.

We are representing a growing food manufacturing company that is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee procurement, logistics, and inventory management across imported and domestic products. This individual will be responsible for supplier relationship management, purchasing strategy, inventory planning, import compliance, and market analysis while serving as a key liaison between procurement, sales, quality, and production teams.

The ideal candidate will have experience within food manufacturing, strong knowledge of import/export logistics, and a proven background managing supplier relationships and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop purchasing forecasts based on historical demand, sales initiatives, and market trends.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels through effective planning and inventory management strategies.
• Anticipate future sales requirements to ensure uninterrupted product availability.
• Monitor meat industry trends, supply market conditions, and pricing through industry resources and market intelligence tools.
• Attend industry conferences and events to strengthen market knowledge and supplier networks.
• Manage supplier relationships and ensure all certifications and compliance documentation remain current.
• Oversee import documentation and support compliance requirements, including SQF audit standards.
• Source products from domestic packers, distributors, and import channels to maintain a reliable and competitive supply chain.
• Partner with sales and commercial teams to provide market insights and supply chain updates.
• Prepare and distribute regular market reports on industry trends, supply challenges, and market conditions.
• Coordinate customs clearance activities and resolve import-related issues.
• Work closely with production teams to communicate incoming inventory and support production planning.
• Manage import documentation and ensure all required shipping and quality records are completed accurately.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or purchasing within a food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of import/export regulations, logistics, and compliance requirements.
• Experience utilizing market intelligence tools and analyzing industry trends.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to develop and execute supply chain and procurement strategies.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Familiarity with SQF standards and audit requirements is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in food processing or food manufacturing.