Purchasing Supervisor — Lead Materials, Forecasting & ERP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Staffmark Group is seeking an experienced Purchasing Supervisor in Belcamp, MD to lead the purchasing function, manage buying, forecasting, and supplier negotiations for a growing food manufacturing operation.

You will supervise a purchasing team, collaborate with production, R&D, and logistics, and help implement ERP upgrades while ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Management, or related field.
• Strong negotiation, forecasting, and inventory planning skills.
• Experience with ERP/procurement software and Microsoft Office.
• Onsite in Belcamp, MD, five days a week.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 relationships with suppliers and source cost-effective, high-quality materials.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and contract terms with suppliers.
• Coordinate with R&D and production to ensure materials meet specs.
• Track supplier lead times and supply risks to keep inventory cost-efficient.
• Resolve late deliveries, shortages, or quality issues with suppliers.
• Adjust procurement strategies based on trends and forecasts.
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, delivery, and cost.
• Ensure materials meet FDA/USDA standards and cost controls.
• Identify cost savings via negotiations and process improvements.
• Source and test new ingredients/packaging for new products.
• Support ERP transition and improve purchasing processes during change.
• Stay current on industry trends and commodity price changes.

Skills

Negotiation

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Management, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

BatchMaster

Aptean

Job description

Staffmark Group is seeking an experienced Purchasing Supervisor in Belcamp, MD to lead the purchasing function, manage buying, forecasting, and supplier negotiations for a growing food manufacturing operation.

You will supervise a purchasing team, collaborate with production, R&D, and logistics, and help implement ERP upgrades while ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and cost targets.