Strategic Purchasing Specialist

Foodmate; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodmate US is seeking a Purchasing Specialist/Expeditor to manage procurement for Parts, Warehouse, R&D and Projects, ensuring optimal inventory levels and service.

You will plan daily buys in SAP, analyze suppliers, push cost reductions, and coordinate with Engineering and Foodmate NL to approve alternate parts.

The role requires strong vendor mgmt, KPI-driven performance, and ability to expedite urgent orders while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of procurement/buying experience in a technical field.
• A minimum of 5 years total work experience in a B2B environment.
• Proven vendor negotiations and contract evaluations.
• Experience in SAP/MRP system is desired.
• 2-year college degree is desired; equivalent work experience welcome.
• Certification in Supply Chain (e.g. APICS CPIM) is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Executes purchase orders in SAP and other relevant tools.
• Expedite parts for sales orders, late PO lines and emergencies.
• Supports development of supplier base and cost reduction strategies.
• Collaborates with Quality to manage RMA and First Article Inspections (FAI).
• Run local tenders and manage supplier relationships per management direction.
• Provide admin support for purchasing projects and supplier management.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor negotiations

Expediting

SAP/MRP

Inventory management

Data analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

2-year college degree

APICS CPIM certification

Tools

SAP/MRP

Job description

Foodmate US is seeking a Purchasing Specialist/Expeditor to manage procurement for Parts, Warehouse, R&D and Projects, ensuring optimal inventory levels and service.

You will plan daily buys in SAP, analyze suppliers, push cost reductions, and coordinate with Engineering and Foodmate NL to approve alternate parts.

The role requires strong vendor mgmt, KPI-driven performance, and ability to expedite urgent orders while maintaining compliance.