Senior Food Procurement & Vendor Lead

Food with Care Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Food With Care is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement of ingredients, packaging, and services that support production operations. You will work with production, operations, and finance to forecast needs, negotiate pricing, and maintain supplier reliability.

Key duties include managing vendor relationships, monitoring inventory, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3-5+ years purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating supplier contracts.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and supply chain processes.
• Experience with ERP or purchasing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing process for all ingredients, packaging materials, and operational supplies for production.
• Identify and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with operations and warehouse teams to avoid disruptions.
• Forecast purchasing needs based on production schedules, sales forecasts, and inventory trends.
• Ensure all purchased materials meet food safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Review supplier performance and address issues related to quality, delays, or compliance.
• Collaborate with the finance team to manage purchasing budgets and control costs.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records, vendor documentation, and order tracking.
• Coordinate with compliance and quality teams to meet regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement efficiency and reduce costs.

Skills

Vendor negotiation

Relationship management

Cost analysis

Inventory planning

Forecasting

Communication & collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Food With Care is seeking a Purchasing Manager to oversee procurement of ingredients, packaging, and services that support production operations. You will work with production, operations, and finance to forecast needs, negotiate pricing, and maintain supplier reliability.

Key duties include managing vendor relationships, monitoring inventory, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.