Purchasing Supervisor

Staffmark; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffmark is seeking an experienced Purchasing Supervisor for our Belcamp, MD facility. The role focuses on leading the purchasing function, buying raw materials, forecasting demand, and negotiating with suppliers to maintain quality and cost targets.

You will work with production, R&D, and logistics to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory compliance, including FDA/USDA standards. An ERP upgrade project is part of the role, offering growth in a growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of purchasing/procurement experience.
• Strong negotiation and forecasting skills.
• Experience with ERP/procurement software and MS Office.
• Ability to work onsite five days a week in Belcamp, MD.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and develop purchasing staff and processes.
• Lead procurement of raw materials, packaging, and indirect supplies.
• Review production schedules to forecast material needs.
• Monitor inventory to align with production plans.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery, and contract terms with suppliers.
• Support ERP implementation and system migration.

Skills

Negotiation

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Microsoft Office

Communication

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

BatchMaster

Aptean

ERP software

Job description

Position Title: Purchasing
Supervisor

Location: Belcamp, MD
(Onsite)

Classification: Direct-Hire,
Full-Time

Work Schedules: Monday
through Friday, onsite, standard business hours

Summary: An established international food manufacturer with a production facility in
Belcamp, Maryland is looking for an experienced Purchasing Supervisor to join
its growing team. Business volume has increased, so the company is adding a
purchasing professional who can lead the purchasing function and also handle
buying, forecasting, and supplier negotiations hands-on.

The Purchasing Supervisor makes sure raw materials, ingredients,
packaging, and other supplies are sourced efficiently for their food
manufacturing operations. The role works closely with production, R&D,
suppliers, and logistics partners to keep quality, cost, and on-time delivery
at a high standard. It is a chance to help shape a growing purchasing team and
to take part in the company’s upcoming ERP system upgrade.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Supervise, train,
  and support purchasing staff, and help develop the team as it grows
• Lead the
  procurement of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and indirect
  supplies needed for production
• Review the pending
  production schedule to identify material needs and forecast demand
• Monitor inventory
  levels so materials are ordered and delivered in line with production
  schedules
• Build strong
  relationships with current suppliers and find new sources for
  cost-effective, high-quality materials
• Negotiate pricing,
  delivery schedules, and contract terms with suppliers
• Work with R&D
  and production teams to make sure new ingredients and materials meet
  specifications
• Track supplier
  lead times and supply risks to keep inventory optimized and cost-effective
• Resolve late
  deliveries, shortages, damaged or incorrect shipments, and supplier
  quality issues
• Adjust procurement
  strategies based on market trends, production forecasts, and seasonal
  demand
• Evaluate supplier
  performance on quality, delivery, and cost
• Make sure all
  materials meet company and regulatory standards, including FDA and USDA
  requirements
• Find cost savings
  through supplier negotiations, material substitution, and process
  improvements
• Source and test
  new ingredients and packaging for new product development and production
  scale-up
• Support the
  transition to a new ERP system and help improve purchasing processes
  during the change
• Stay current on
  industry trends, commodity price changes, and new technologies

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of
  experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain
• Bachelor’s degree
  in Business, Supply Management, or a related field
• Strong skills in
  negotiation, demand forecasting, and inventory planning
• Proficiency with
  ERP or procurement software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong
  communication and leadership skills
• Strong analytical
  and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions based on
  data
• Detail-oriented,
  with a strong focus on quality control and cost management
• Able to work
  onsite in Belcamp, MD, five days a week

Preferred

• Supervisory or
  team lead experience in a purchasing function
• Experience in food
  or beverage manufacturing
• Working knowledge
  of FDA, USDA, and HACCP regulations
• Experience
  managing commodity and seasonal price changes
• Experience with
  process-manufacturing ERP systems such as BatchMaster or Aptean
• Experience
  supporting an ERP implementation or system migration