Strategic Procurement & Materials Planner

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions in Birmingham, AL, seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relations, plan purchases, and optimize total cost of ownership across assigned commodity groups.

You will lead data-driven procurement, drive process improvements, coordinate with engineering for product changes, and partner with internal customers to meet production schedules and delivery promises.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• At least 3 years purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in planning/scheduling with 3+ years of supply chain or materials management experience.
• ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Procurement of assigned goods in line with company policies.
• Manage quotations, purchases, and deliveries.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
• Develop preferred delivery programs and improve data accuracy.
• Supplier management and performance analysis.
• Support new supplier qualification and engineering changes.
• Plan and monitor production jobs and coordinate with customer service.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier management

Data analysis

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions in Birmingham, AL, seeks an experienced Procurement Specialist to manage supplier relations, plan purchases, and optimize total cost of ownership across assigned commodity groups.

You will lead data-driven procurement, drive process improvements, coordinate with engineering for product changes, and partner with internal customers to meet production schedules and delivery promises.