Team Lead​/Purchasing Manager

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The Purchasing Manager leads a team of Buyers and partners across the organization to strengthen buyer expertise, develop category strategies, build and maintain key vendor relationships, optimize processes, and deliver on organizational goals.

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Buyers by setting direction, providing feedback, and fostering growth.
• Serve as the escalation point for purchasing-related issues.
• Build and maintain long‑term, strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, innovation, and reliability.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish new vendor relationships and contracts.
• Lead contract negotiations with strategic vendors, focusing on quality, cost, deliverables, and process improvement.
• Streamline purchasing processes in collaboration with cross‑functional leaders and departments.
• Develop and execute category‑level purchasing strategies to drive growth.
• Monitor market trends, economic conditions, and industry best practices relevant to assigned categories.
• Deliver on sales, margin, and inventory objectives.

• 10+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in the food industry.
• 5+ years of leadership experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

• Lead and develop a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with competing priorities.
• Adapt quickly to shifting business needs and priorities.
• Build and maintain strong internal and external business relationships.
• Travel up to 15% to vendors, customers, and trade shows.

• Proven leadership and strategic thinking.
• Mastery of the buyer role with strong business process development.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong relationship‑building and problem‑solving abilities.
• Detail‑oriented with solid organizational skills.
• High learning agility and urgency to deliver results.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Awareness of industry trends and market dynamics.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision care insurance
• Group life & voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Flexible savings plan
• Short‑term & long‑term disability
• PTO & PTO buy up
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement
• Split office/work‑from‑home

Works in a temperature‑controlled office environment.

National Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing