Procurement Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Senior Procurement Manager – Food

Manufacturing to oversee the sourcing, purchasing, and vendor management processes within

our food manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for ensuring a steady supply of high-

quality raw materials and ingredients at competitive prices while maintaining compliance with

food safety regulations and ethical sourcing standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong

background in supplier negotiations, risk management, and cost control, with a deep

understanding of the food manufacturing industry and it’s key suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Conduct market research to identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers at local,

national, and international levels.

• Assess suppliers based on quality, pricing, reliability, reputation, and compliance with

food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, USDA, SQF).

• Lead the supplier approval process, including site visits, compliance verification, and

documentation reviews.

• Maintain a structured vendor database and ensure all suppliers meet the company's

standards.

2. Price & Contract Negotiation

• Lead competitive bidding processes to secure cost-effective, high-quality raw materials.

• Negotiate volume discounts, long-term contracts, and favorable payment terms to

optimize procurement spend.

• Establish and enforce contract terms & conditions, ensuring clear expectations around

delivery, payments, and quality compliance.

3. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)

• Develop long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers to enhance reliability and

cost efficiency.

• Monitor supplier performance through KPIs such as order accuracy, timeliness, quality

control, and responsiveness.

• Address and resolve issues such as shortages, late deliveries, and quality concerns in a

timely and effective manner.

4. Diversification & Risk Management

• Minimize supply chain risks by diversifying supplier sources and maintaining backup

supplier agreements.

• Continuously monitor market conditions, inflation trends, raw material availability, and

geopolitical risks to anticipate disruptions.

• Implement contingency plans to ensure uninterrupted supply of critical ingredients.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Food Science, or a related

field.

• 5 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or vendor management within food

manufacturing.

• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, ISO 22000,

FSMA, SQF).

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and contract management skills.

• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.

• Ability to analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supplier performance metrics to drive

procurement efficiency.

• Strong problem-solving and risk management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to Commute:

• Hughes Springs, TX 75656 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hughes Springs, TX 75656: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person