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Purchasing Manager

medford, MA 02153

Posted: 02/12/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Procurement/Supply Chain Job Number: 629192 Country: United States Is job remote?: No

Job Description

Job Title: Purchasing Manager
Full Time - $85,000-$95,000
Onsite - MedFord, MA
Must:
  • Bachelors degree and/or industry related experience
  • Proven experience in purchasing industry
  • Excellent negotiation skills with a track record of achieving cost savings.
  • Strong inventory management experience.
  • Ability to travel to Walpole once a month.
Plus
  • Food and Beverage Industry experience
  • Experience with packaging material procurement
  • Prior management experience growing a team
Job Summary: We are seeking an energetic and experienced Purchasing Manager to join our team in the food and beverage industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for sourcing and negotiating with new vendors, managing inventory, and ensuring cost savings. This role requires monthly travel to Walpole for inventory counts and the potential to grow the purchasing team by adding a junior member for day-to-day tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Vendor Management: Identify, establish and maintain relationships with new and old vendors to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality ingredients and packaging materials.
  • Cost Savings: Analyze and negotiate pricing to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality standards.
  • Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, pricing, and contracts.
  • Inventory Management: Conduct monthly inventory counts in Walpole and ensure accurate inventory records.
  • Team Growth: Assist in growing the purchasing team, including the potential hiring and training of a junior purchaser.
  • Order Management: Oversee the ordering of packaging materials and ingredients, ensuring timely and accurate procurement.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with current store managers and leadership
  • Reporting: Provide regular reports to the COO on purchasing activities, cost savings, and inventory status.

 
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