Strategic Purchasing Manager – Packaging & Ingredients

Red River Commodities, Inc.; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay via Tapcheck

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

401k with company match

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Red River Commodities, a leading sunflower seeds and specialty grains processor, seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead domestic and international sourcing, supplier relationships, and a team of three buyers. The role focuses on cost, quality, and supply continuity in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will strategize category management, manage negotiations, and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards while partnering with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics or related field.
• 2+ years in procurement/purchasing/supply chain.
• Proven supplier negotiation and contract management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for packaging materials, ingredients, and related categories.
• Lead supplier selection processes including RFQs, bids, and contract negotiations.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Oversee purchasing activities and align with Demand Planning, Operations, Quality, Logistics, and Sales.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Decision-making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Purchasing software

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Job description

Red River Commodities, a leading sunflower seeds and specialty grains processor, seeks an experienced Purchasing Manager to lead domestic and international sourcing, supplier relationships, and a team of three buyers. The role focuses on cost, quality, and supply continuity in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will strategize category management, manage negotiations, and ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards while partnering with cross-functional teams to