Remote Purchasing Manager – Raw Materials

Peterson Farms, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Farms, Inc. in Hart, MI seeks a Purchasing Manager - Raw Procurement to source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials essential for operations.

You will evaluate suppliers, manage vendor relationships, monitor inventory, and ensure timely delivery while controlling costs. The role requires 4–8 years in purchasing, manufacturing experience, and experience with MRO, equipment and services; experience in food-based commodity procurement is preferred.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of purchasing experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in purchasing MRO, equipment and services.
• Experience in food-based commodity procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate suppliers on price, quality, availability and criteria.
• Negotiate contracts to obtain best deals.
• Coordinate delivery times with suppliers and resolve issues.
• Maintain records of purchases, costs, and inventories.
• Develop strategic purchasing programs based on stock and sales data.
• Review catalogs and industry sources to locate needed goods.
• Assist with vendor visits to plants and distribution centers.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Kronos

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree / BS in Business

Tools

Kronos

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peterson Farms, Inc. in Hart, MI seeks a Purchasing Manager - Raw Procurement to source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials essential for operations.

You will evaluate suppliers, manage vendor relationships, monitor inventory, and ensure timely delivery while controlling costs. The role requires 4–8 years in purchasing, manufacturing experience, and experience with MRO, equipment and services; experience in food-based commodity procurement is preferred.