Purchasing Manager

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Purchasing Manager in Worcester, MA to oversee procurement, supplier relationships, inventory, logistics, and imports, ensuring product availability and efficient operations.

You will work closely with Sales, Production, Quality, and suppliers, forecast needs, negotiate terms, and manage international sourcing, while maintaining compliance and documenting shipments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in the food industry required.
• International purchasing/import experience preferred.
• Strong Excel, ERP, forecasting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecast purchasing needs and manage inventory levels.
• Source products from domestic and international suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor market conditions.
• Coordinate imports, shipping, customs, and documentation.
• Maintain compliance and supplier certifications.
• Communicate inventory, shipment, and market updates to internal teams.

Skills

Excel

ERP

Forecasting

Negotiation

Job description

Purchasing Manager

Position Summary

Responsible for purchasing, supplier relationships, inventory, logistics, and imports. Works closely with Sales, Production, Quality, and suppliers to ensure product availability and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Forecast purchasing needs and manage inventory levels.
• Source products from domestic and international suppliers.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor market conditions.
• Coordinate imports, shipping, customs, and documentation.
• Maintain compliance and supplier certifications.
• Communicate inventory, shipment, and market updates to internal teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience in the food industry required.
• International purchasing/import experience preferred.
• Strong Excel, ERP, forecasting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated environment