Purchasing Coordinator

MANE; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

MANE is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for a long-term temporary role at our Wayne, NJ facility. You will run reports, manage supplier communications, and support the Go Live of new systems while maintaining data integrity and compliance with ethics and sustainability policies.

Ideal candidates have a business/purchasing background and 2–5 years in purchasing or related fields, with SAP and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, purchasing or supply chain.
• 2–5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or related fields preferred.
• Team player with strong attention to detail and ERP/MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Run reports, identify issues, and take corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Lab to procure samples and liaise with suppliers.
• Manage sample approvals and align with QC and Regulatory for approvals.
• Review past-due reports and follow up on overdue POs.
• Update delivery dates based on reports from BSL.
• Follow up on PO cancellations and confirmations with suppliers.
• Review forecast variances and work with BI to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain Master Data for accuracy and data integrity.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support business needs.
• Support risk management and purchasing strategies to mitigate variances.
• Assist Go Live activities for Optima, Colibri & Centric.
• Ensure compliance with MANE’s Code of Ethics and sustainability policies.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory, Finance, and Pricing to align strategy.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, purchasing or supply chain

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

MANE is a 5 th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor and Fragrance. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “ We capture what moves ”.

We have a long-term temporary opportunity to have a Purchasing Coordinator join our team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Wayne, NJ!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Run exception reports, identify issues, and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Work closely with the Lab to procure samples as required.
• Manage alternate sample approvals by liaising with suppliers to obtain samples, coordinating with QC on submissions and follow-ups, and working with Regulatory to secure required approvals.
• Review past-due reports and proactively follow up on overdue POs.
• Update delivery dates based on reports received from BSL.
• Follow up with suppliers on PO cancellations and confirmations.
• Review forecast variances for selected purchasing groups and collaborate with the BI team to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain and update Master Data to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support business needs.
• Support risk management activities to proactively address supply challenges and develop and execute purchasing strategies to mitigate purchase cost variances.
• Support the team during Go Live of Optima, Colibri & Centric
• Ensure all dealings with suppliers are conducted in compliance to MANE’s purchasing Code of Ethics, MANE responsible sourcing & sustainability policies
• Create meaningful linkages with Quality, Regulatory, Finance, local purchasing and planning, Category Directors, and Pricing to ensure effective category strategy alignment
• Consistent with MANE’s environmental commitments, employees will engage in awareness and practical training, relevant to job-related and job-specific roles and responsibilities, to adhere to applicable environmental policies, procedures, and best practices

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, purchasing or supply chain accepted in lieu of relevant work experience
• Two to Five years of experience in purchasing, procurement, customer service, supply chain, or a related field preferred
• Ability to work in a team environment with strong attention to detail
• Computer literacy in ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Microsoft Office.

MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shutdown, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more. MANE is known for having a culture that focuses on our employees and their well-being. See for yourself why our employees love working at MANE!

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $30 to $38 per hour. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications, geographic location, and applicable legal considerations. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, which is awarded based on both individual and company performance.

MANE is an equal opportunity employer.