Strategic Purchasing & Vendor Relations Specialist

Red Gold, Inc.; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums

Parental leave

Disability benefits

401(k) matching

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Red Gold, Inc. in Indiana seeks a procurement professional to manage purchasing, sourcing, and supplier negotiations for multiple facilities. You will plan needs, drive cost improvements, and coordinate with Sales, Plants and Finance.

Key duties include co-pack support, material requirements forecasting, audits for waste/compliance, and supporting product launches and packaging revisions. The ideal candidate holds a 4-year degree in Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field, with 3–5

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 3 years Purchasing experience (if degreed)
• 5 years Purchasing experience if no degree
• Accounting experience/background beneficial

Responsibilities

• Purchasing, negotiations, and sourcing activities
• Follow-Up - communication with vendors and internal teams
• Co-Pack responsibilities and planning activities
• Usage reconciliation and cost control
• Product launches and packaging revisions support
• Forecasting materials requirements for facilities
• Special projects and new material trials
• Paperwork and internal/external reporting

Skills

Negotiations

Sourcing

Communication

Attention to detail

Analytical

Strong work ethic

Computer proficient

Education

4-year degree in Economics

4-year degree in Accounting

4-year degree in Business

Related field

Job description

Red Gold, Inc. in Indiana seeks a procurement professional to manage purchasing, sourcing, and supplier negotiations for multiple facilities. You will plan needs, drive cost improvements, and coordinate with Sales, Plants and Finance.

Key duties include co-pack support, material requirements forecasting, audits for waste/compliance, and supporting product launches and packaging revisions. The ideal candidate holds a 4-year degree in Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field, with 3–5