Strategic Purchasing & Supplier Relations Specialist

Granitize Products; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Granitize Products is seeking a skilled procurement professional to oversee daily purchasing and supplier management for chemical raw materials, packaging, and production supplies. The role emphasizes timely PO issuance, pricing negotiations, and strong vendor relationships to support manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will manage inventory planning, track supplier performance, and collaborate with Production, Warehouse, QC, Operations, and Accounting to prevent delays and optimize

Qualifications

• 5+ years in purchasing/procurement roles.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relations.
• Familiarity with procuring chemicals, packaging materials, and related components.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing and procurement activities.
• Source and purchase chemical raw materials, packaging, containers, and manufacturing supplies.
• Create, issue, and track purchase orders.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers.
• Monitor inventory levels and anticipate purchasing needs.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Quality Control, Operations, and Accounting.
• Resolve PO, pricing, receiving, and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier documentation (SDS and product specifications).
• Support cost-saving initiatives and supplier negotiations.

Skills

Procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Inventory management

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Granitize Products is seeking a skilled procurement professional to oversee daily purchasing and supplier management for chemical raw materials, packaging, and production supplies. The role emphasizes timely PO issuance, pricing negotiations, and strong vendor relationships to support manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate will manage inventory planning, track supplier performance, and collaborate with Production, Warehouse, QC, Operations, and Accounting to prevent delays and optimize