Strategic Food Procurement Lead — Nonprofit

St. Mary's Food Bank; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

401(k) Employer Match

Medical and Insurance Coverage

PTO 15 days

Personal/Sick time

Job summary

St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix seeks a Purchasing Specialist to forecast, source, and purchase food products for programs and partner agencies.

You will manage programmatic purchasing, Agency Marketplace sourcing, supplier relationships, and inventory across multiple facilities to ensure cost-effective procurement and timely product availability. Collaborate with Programs, Warehouse, and Logistics; maintain records, monitor inventory levels, and support grants and Feeding America initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum five years of food industry experience, with purchasing exposure.
• Experience in food sourcing, supplier management, inventory control, and forecasting preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; ERP or inventory management systems preferred.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and coordinate food purchases for programs and agency needs.
• Analyze usage, inventory levels, and purchasing trends to plan demand.
• Source products, solicit bids, evaluate offers, and negotiate terms.
• Manage purchasing within budgets, policies, and approvals.
• Maintain supplier relationships and process purchase orders.
• Monitor inventory across facilities and coordinate inter-facility transfers.
• Ensure compliance with policies, food safety standards, and recalls.

Skills

Forecasting

Sourcing

Negotiation

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix seeks a Purchasing Specialist to forecast, source, and purchase food products for programs and partner agencies.

You will manage programmatic purchasing, Agency Marketplace sourcing, supplier relationships, and inventory across multiple facilities to ensure cost-effective procurement and timely product availability. Collaborate with Programs, Warehouse, and Logistics; maintain records, monitor inventory levels, and support grants and Feeding America initiatives.