Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Relations Lead

Blake Farms; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Full health/dental/vision benefits

PTO

Perks of working at a beloved farm

Job summary

Blake Farms is seeking a Buyer to drive strategic sourcing and manage supplier relationships. This role requires a strong background in procurement and negotiation, aiming to achieve measurable cost savings and enhance supplier performance.

Successful candidates will have experience in food and beverage manufacturing, ideally with a focus on cider or similar industries. A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business is preferred. Attractive compensation and benefits include a competitive salary and robust health coverage.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations with measurable outcomes.
• Strong commercial instincts — focus on total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations with expectations around cost and service levels.
• Establish and manage supplier contracts for competitive pricing.
• Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers to improve cost and quality.

Skills

Supplier negotiations

Category strategy

Procurement

ERP system management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Blake Farms is seeking a Buyer to drive strategic sourcing and manage supplier relationships. This role requires a strong background in procurement and negotiation, aiming to achieve measurable cost savings and enhance supplier performance.

Successful candidates will have experience in food and beverage manufacturing, ideally with a focus on cider or similar industries. A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business is preferred. Attractive compensation and benefits include a competitive salary and robust health coverage.