Purchasing Cordinator

TLCH FOODS INC; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(K) with match

Paid Holidays

Exempt Paid Time Off

HSA and FSA options

Job summary

Batchline Solutions in Morgan Hill, CA is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to work with vendors, source high-quality ingredients, packaging, and operational supplies aligned with production schedules and quality standards.

This role collaborates with Planning, Inventory, Warehouse, Quality, and Operations, supports DTC and B2B workflows, and requires 3+ years in food labeling compliance, FDA/USDA knowledge, and strong detail and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience in food labeling compliance within the food manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of FDA and USDA labeling regulations.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for ingredients, packaging, and supplies.
• Place and manage purchase orders aligned with production schedules and forecasted needs.
• Monitor open orders, resolve delays or quality issues, and maintain accurate ERP records.
• Build relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders across departments.
• Collaborate with operations, R&D, and quality assurance to meet specifications and food safety standards.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support supplier consolidation.
• Travel 20–30% as needed to support procurement activities and supplier management.

Skills

Food labeling compliance

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or equivalent

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Join our innovative team at Batchline Solutions where we are committed to help more food brands redefine the dining experience for their customers by blending creativity, practicality, and smart solutions. Our team of culinary experts includes award-winning chefs, presidents of iconic food brands, and over 70 years of combined business, operations, and technology experience—not to mention, an unwavering passion for food.We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals to fill the Purchasing Coordinator role at our food manufacturing facility located at 18675 Madrone Pkwy, Ste 150, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. The Purchasing Coordinators primary responsibility is to work closely with vendors to source high-quality ingredients, packaging, and operational supplies that align with our production schedules and quality standards. This role supports our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Business-to-Business (B2B) operations by aligning with the Planning, Inventory, Warehouse, Quality and Operations teams to meet customer demands.What will you be doing:Work closely with the Procurement Manager to execute purchasing strategies across both NJ and CA locations.Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain the best quality, pricing, and delivery terms.Place and manage purchase orders in accordance with production schedules, inventory levels, and forecasted needs.Monitor and track open orders, ensuring timely delivery and proactively resolving supply delays or quality issues.Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other procurement activities in the ERP system.Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and internal stakeholders across departments.Collaborate with operations, R&D, and quality assurance teams to ensure purchased products meet required specifications and food safety standards.Assist in identifying cost-saving opportunities and support supplier consolidation and evaluation initiatives.Stay up to date on market trends, pricing changes, and new product availability in the food manufacturing supply chain.Support bi-coastal coordination of raw materials and packaging between NJ and CA locations to optimize inventory and reduce waste.Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and relevant food safety and regulatory requirements.Must follow Batchline Solutions policies and proceduresPerforms other duties as assigned. Ability to travel 20-30% as business needs require.Regular travel between East and West Coast manufacturing facilities to support procurement activities, supplier management, production needs, and cross-functional projects.Occasional travel to supplier locations, industry trade shows, and business meetings.Ability to work in-person from either locations is requiredWho you are and why you're right for us:Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Regulatory Affairs, or equivalent work experience..3+ years of experience in food labeling compliance and regulatory affairs within the food manufacturing industry.Strong working knowledge of FDA and USDA food labeling regulations.Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.Strong communication and project management skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Why Join Us:Medical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceHSA and FSA account optionsEmployee assistance programEmployee discount401(K) with a matchPaid HolidayExempt Paid Time OffEarned Sick LeaveAccess to our weekly internal Farmer's Market, where you can take home free quality produce and pantry items.