Senior Buyer – Strategic Sourcing & Packaging

Maple Leaf Farms; Milford (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Maple Leaf Farms in Indiana is seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee procurement of materials, ingredients, packaging and production supplies while maintaining inventory and ensuring cost-effective purchasing.

The role also supports supplier quality requirements, manages the CHEP pallet program, maintains vendor relations, and collaborates with Finance on pricing and budgeting across all locations. Some travel may be required. Experience with D365 ERP and TraceGains is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-5 yrs of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing and purchasing.
• Preferred degree in Business with focus on purchasing or supply management or equivalent experience.
• CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) certification preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience with D365 ERP and TraceGains is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process RFQs for materials, packaging, and samples.
• Place orders and set up special delivery requirements.
• Enter POs and receiving in Maple Leaf Farms system.
• Maintain packaging and ingredient inventories; weekly orders.
• Manage CHEP pallet program and related invoicing.
• Maintain vendor relations and contract setups; address pricing issues.
• Provide pricing for budgets and forecasts across departments.
• Coordinate with Marketing/R&D on new packaging with vendors.
• Travel may be required.

Skills

Negotiation

Vendor management

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business with purchasing focus

CPSM certification

Tools

D365

ERP systems

TraceGains

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Maple Leaf Farms in Indiana is seeking a Senior Buyer to oversee procurement of materials, ingredients, packaging and production supplies while maintaining inventory and ensuring cost-effective purchasing.

The role also supports supplier quality requirements, manages the CHEP pallet program, maintains vendor relations, and collaborates with Finance on pricing and budgeting across all locations. Some travel may be required. Experience with D365 ERP and TraceGains is preferred.