Purchasing Cordinator (47977)

Intelligent Foods; Westampton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/FSA options

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Exempt PTO

Sick leave

Farmer's Market access

Job summary

Batchline Solutions is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator for our East Coast distribution center in Westampton, NJ. The role collaborates across Procurement, Operations, and R&D to source ingredients, packaging, and supplies that align with production schedules and quality standards.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Food Science or related field and 3+ years in food labeling compliance/regulatory affairs. Travel up to 20-30% is expected to support cross-site procurement activities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Procurement Manager to execute purchasing strategies across both NJ and CA locations.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to obtain 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 resolve supply delays or quality issues.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and other procurement activities in the ERP system.
• Build and maintain 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 and evaluation initiatives.
• Stay up to date on market trends, pricing changes, and new product availability in the food manufacturing supply chain.

Skills

Food labeling regulations

Regulatory affairs

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

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

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: East Coast Distribution Center - WESTAMPTON, NJ 08060Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Any

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 dedicated and experienced individuals to fill the Puchasing Coordinator role at our food manufacturing facility located at 90 Stemmers Lane, Westampton, NJ 08060. 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 procedures
• Performs 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 required

QualificationsWhat will you be doing:

• 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 Insurance
• HSA and FSA account options
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• 401(K) with a match
• Paid Holiday
• Exempt Paid Time Off
• Earned Sick Leave
• Access to our weekly internal Farmer's Market, where you can take home free quality produce and pantry items.