Strategic Purchasing Specialist II — Food Manufacturing

GFF Career Page; California; Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

GFF Career Page in City of Industry, CA is seeking a Purchasing Specialist II to manage day-to-day purchasing of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging for a food manufacturing operation. You will place purchase orders, negotiate terms, and maintain inventory to ensure uninterrupted production.

You will collaborate with Production Planning, R&D, Receiving, QA, and Accounting; support cost-reduction efforts and supplier documentation tracking using ERP/MRP data.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3-6 years of purchasing or buyer experience within a food manufacturing environment.
• Experience placing purchase orders and negotiating pricing, payment terms, and lead times with suppliers.
• ERP and MRP systems experience (Ross, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of inventory control and material replenishment.
• Analytical skills with experience interpreting purchasing and inventory data.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis tools.
• Strong problem-solving, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMPs and food safety standards.
• Strong English language skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to travel occasionally as business needs require.

Aufgaben

• Purchase Orders & Replenishment: create PO based on production schedules and inventory levels.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and lead times with suppliers; obtain and compare quotes.
• Monitor inventory levels and proactively prevent shortages.
• Troubleshoot supply issues and expedite late shipments as needed.
• Coordinate with R&D and QA on new materials and documentation.
• Maintain accurate item master data and generate purchasing reports.

Kenntnisse

ERP/MRP knowledge

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Negotiation

Time management

Strong English

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

ROSS

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Jobbeschreibung

GFF Career Page in City of Industry, CA is seeking a Purchasing Specialist II to manage day-to-day purchasing of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging for a food manufacturing operation. You will place purchase orders, negotiate terms, and maintain inventory to ensure uninterrupted production.

You will collaborate with Production Planning, R&D, Receiving, QA, and Accounting; support cost-reduction efforts and supplier documentation tracking using ERP/MRP data.