Assistant Purchasing Manager

Adecco is hiring an Assistant Purchasing Manager for a well‑established food manufacturing company on the North Shore. This position supports day‑to‑day purchasing and inventory operations for a production environment where precision and attention to detail are essential. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long‑term career in supply chain or purchasing within a growing industry.

$65,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

• Assist with daily purchasing activities including placing and tracking orders, maintaining supplier communication, and updating records in the order management system.
• Coordinate material needs for production — most product formulations involve multiple ingredients that require careful scheduling and verification.
• Perform regular inventory checks, cycle counts, and reconciliations to ensure materials are accurately tracked.
• Work with production, quality, and warehouse teams to identify and resolve material shortages or order discrepancies.
• Monitor ingredient availability, shelf life, and quality to ensure materials meet production requirements.
• Help maintain supplier data, pricing, and lead‑time information to support accurate purchasing decisions.
• Contribute ideas to improve purchasing and inventory processes as part of a collaborative operations team.

• Prior experience in purchasing, inventory coordination, or production support preferred, but not required.
• Experience in food, beverage, or manufacturing environments a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and basic math proficiency.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced production setting where priorities may shift day to day.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and open to learning new systems.
• Reliable, organized, and motivated to grow in a long‑term career within the industry.

This is a hands‑on opportunity to learn and grow with a stable, respected manufacturing company that values accuracy, teamwork, and long‑term commitment. You’ll be part of an operation that blends precision and creativity in its production process while gaining exposure to all areas of purchasing and materials planning.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled