Strategic Procurement Lead: Packaging & Ingredients

Martin Foods; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Martin Foods, LP is seeking a Procurement Lead to oversee sourcing of packaging, ingredients, spices, and other materials essential to our manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you will manage supplier relationships, inventory planning, and procurement execution to support operational excellence.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Finance, and R&D, plus driving continuous improvements in cost, quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Strong Excel, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with supplier relationships and inventory management is preferred.
• Interest in procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing careers.
• Transferable experience from related roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the procurement of packaging, ingredients, spices.
• Develop expertise on material performance and support continuous improvement.
• Manage supplier relationships and support price and service negotiations.
• Monitor inventory levels and support inventory planning activities.
• Assist with new product launches and material sourcing efforts.
• Maintain ERP data integrity and support reporting initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve supply chain performance and customer service.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Martin Foods, LP is seeking a Procurement Lead to oversee sourcing of packaging, ingredients, spices, and other materials essential to our manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you will manage supplier relationships, inventory planning, and procurement execution to support operational excellence.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Finance, and R&D, plus driving continuous improvements in cost, quality,