Purchasing Manager

Catelli Brothers Family of Foods; Collingswood (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Catelli Brothers Family of Foods seeks a Purchasing Manager to lead the purchasing function for dry goods, packaging, trays, films, labels, and related supplies essential to meat production. You will drive timely, cost-effective procurement while ensuring compliance with food-safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in purchasing/procurement in meat or food manufacturing, with strong negotiation, supplier management, and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in supply chain or related field.
• 5+ years purchasing experience, preferably in meat/food manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP/purchasing systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee purchasing activities, raw materials, packaging, and supplies.
• Develop procurement strategies balancing cost, quality, availability, inventory, and supply continuity.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, contracts, pricing, and performance.
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, availability, and supply-chain risks.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Sales, Quality, Finance, and senior leadership to meet business needs.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team while improving processes, controls, and purchasing efficiency.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative sources to strengthen supply continuity.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Inventory management

Cost analysis

leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Procurement, Business, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP/purchasing systems

Job description

Basic Purpose

The Purchasing Manager leads Catelli Brothers’ purchasing function, with primary responsibility for the timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement of dry goods, packaging materials, trays, films, labels, corrugated materials, and other production and operational supplies required to support meat manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee purchasing activities, raw materials, packaging, and supplies.
• Develop procurement strategies that balance cost, quality, availability, inventory, and supply continuity.
• Manage supplier relationships, negotiations, contracts, pricing, and performance.
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, availability, and supply-chain risks.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Sales, Quality, Finance, and senior leadership to meet business needs.
• Lead and develop the purchasing team while improving processes, controls, and purchasing efficiency.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative sources to strengthen supply continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Procurement, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in meat processing, food manufacturing, or food distribution.
• Proven negotiation, supplier-management, inventory-management, and cost-analysis experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP/purchasing systems.
• Demonstrated career stability, leadership experience, and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Purchasing & Industry Experience

• Experience purchasing dry goods, trays, packaging film, labels, corrugated materials, and other production and operational supplies within a meat or food manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of packaging materials and specifications, including trays, films, and other materials used in fresh and processed meat production.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, pricing negotiations, contracts, lead times, inventory levels, and supply continuity for packaging and production materials.
• Experience working with domestic and international suppliers, brokers, importers, or exporters.
• Familiarity with USDA requirements, food-contact packaging requirements, GMPs, SQF standards, and applicable food-safety regulations.
• Experience in meat processing, protein manufacturing, or other high-volume food manufacturing environments are strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and alternative suppliers/materials without compromising quality, food safety, or operational requirements.
• Strategic procurement and commodity management
• Negotiation and supplier relationship management
• Market and cost analysisInventory and supply-chain management
• Leadership and team development
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Financial and commercial acumen
• Communication and collaboration
• Attention to detail and accountability
• Adaptability in a fast-paced, commodity-driven environment

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform the following physical activities: Job requires workers to stand, walk, lift, step, climb, balance, squat, kneel, bend and work in a cold refrigerated environment.

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