Purchasing Manager
- $100,000 - $150,000
- Costa Mesa, CA
WFH Fridays, Great Benefits, 100% health covered
A bit about us:
We are a family-owned food manufacturing company dedicated to helping food companies enhance the taste, flavor, and appearance of their products. With a focus on quality, innovation, and long-term relationships, we offer a wide range of food ingredients that meet the evolving needs of our partners across the food industry.
Why join us?
A family-oriented and collaborative work culture
Opportunity to make a direct impact in a growing company
Competitive salary and benefits package
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Opportunity to make a direct impact in a growing company
Competitive salary and benefits package
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Job Details
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Purchasing Manager to lead the procurement of raw ingredients essential to our food manufacturing operations. In this role, you will manage a team of 3 buyers and oversee all purchasing activities to ensure ingredient quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. You will play a critical role in maintaining supplier relationships, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting our production and R&D efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of 3 buyers, providing direction, support, and performance management.
Oversee the sourcing and procurement of raw ingredients used in food manufacturing, with an emphasis on quality, cost, and reliability.
Develop and manage supplier relationships, including negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts.
Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production to understand ingredient needs and ensure supply continuity.
Monitor market trends, pricing, and availability of ingredients to inform purchasing strategies.
Implement and maintain purchasing best practices, including forecasting, inventory optimization, and cost control.
Analyze supplier performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to broader supply chain goals.
Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards in procurement processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Food Science, or a related field.
5+ years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in the food or manufacturing industry.
2+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
Strong understanding of raw material sourcing, vendor management, and procurement strategy.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a strong attention to detail.
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Purchasing Manager to lead the procurement of raw ingredients essential to our food manufacturing operations. In this role, you will manage a team of 3 buyers and oversee all purchasing activities to ensure ingredient quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery. You will play a critical role in maintaining supplier relationships, optimizing inventory levels, and supporting our production and R&D efforts.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of 3 buyers, providing direction, support, and performance management.
Oversee the sourcing and procurement of raw ingredients used in food manufacturing, with an emphasis on quality, cost, and reliability.
Develop and manage supplier relationships, including negotiating pricing, terms, and contracts.
Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Production to understand ingredient needs and ensure supply continuity.
Monitor market trends, pricing, and availability of ingredients to inform purchasing strategies.
Implement and maintain purchasing best practices, including forecasting, inventory optimization, and cost control.
Analyze supplier performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to broader supply chain goals.
Ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards in procurement processes.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Food Science, or a related field.
5+ years of purchasing/procurement experience, preferably in the food or manufacturing industry.
2+ years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
Strong understanding of raw material sourcing, vendor management, and procurement strategy.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with a strong attention to detail.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.