Purchasing Director
Listed on 2026-02-14
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Management
Operations Manager, Business Management -
Business
Operations Manager, Business Management
Our client is a well‑known food manufacturer. Due to growth, seeking a Purchasing Director to lead the procurement team. Primary responsibilities include:
Responsible for managing the Purchasing Department to include 3-4 personnel.
Oversee all purchasing activities, policies, systems, and personnel, ensuring compliance with internal controls, SQF requirements, and third‑party audit standards.
Forecast raw material needs, maintain optimal inventory levels, manage system and non‑system purchases, and proactively resolve shortages or supply chain disruptions.
Source new ingredients and packaging, manage approved vendors, negotiate competitive pricing through cost analysis and bidding, and monitor purchase orders to meet production timelines.
Coordinate with production, sales, QC, and customers; manage purchasing documentation, private label packaging and label development, and ensure accurate reporting and communication.
Position reports to SVP of Operations
Ideal candidates for Purchasing Director will possess the following:
Bachelors degree.
CPSM, CPP, and/or APICS certifications a plus.
7+ years in high‑volume food production.
3+ years managing personnel in purchasing/procurement.
Salary up to $130k/yr. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, FSA, etc.
Pay Details: $ to $ per year
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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