Strategic Procurement Planner

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions; Birmingham (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions in the United States is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing of goods and commodities in line with company policies. You will oversee quotations, purchases, and delivery, and ensure requisitions are accurate and complete.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, performance analysis, and data accuracy. You will support new supplier identification, contract manufacturing opportunities, and drive cost-reduction initiatives.

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 in supply chain or materials management.
• ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of assigned goods/commodities per company policies.
• Manage transactional activities for quotations, purchases, and delivery.
• Review requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
• Improve data accuracy and system integrity.
• Develop and utilize preferred delivery programs.
• Manage supplier relationships and analyze performance.
• Track commodity metrics and implement improvements.
• Support new supplier identification and qualification.
• Corrective action requests and invoicing support
• Support contract manufacturing opportunities
• Act as subject matter expert for assigned commodity groups
• Develop commodity procurement plans and promote standardization
• Collaborate with operations and engineering on projects and new product introductions
• Plan and monitor production jobs
• Participate in production and daily management meetings
• Review customer orders and coordinate promise dates

Skills

Purchasing experience

Planning/scheduling

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain or related field

Job description

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions in the United States is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage purchasing of goods and commodities in line with company policies. You will oversee quotations, purchases, and delivery, and ensure requisitions are accurate and complete.

The role emphasizes supplier relationship management, performance analysis, and data accuracy. You will support new supplier identification, contract manufacturing opportunities, and drive cost-reduction initiatives.