Packaging Purchasing Agent- Procurement- 1st Shift

THE ROLE:

• This position will report to the: Supply Chain Procurement Manager
• Travel requirements: N/A
• FLSA Status Exempt
• Shift: 1st
• Employment Category: Full-Time Regular
• Pay Range: $75,000 - $95,000

STRONG HISTORY. EXCITING FUTURE

Bolthouse Fresh Foods is a leader in carrot production, serving as a grower, packer, processor, and shipper. Headquartered in Bakersfield, California, we are a proud employer to 1,600 dedicated individuals. Since 1915, we have been committed to growing and producing high-quality carrots, and today, we are one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of fresh carrots for cooking and snacking. Additionally, we supply premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. With over a century of excellence, Bolthouse Fresh™ products are available at major retailers across North America. 

Bolthouse Fresh Foods has approximately 1,600 employees. 

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IN THIS ROLE

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Packaging Purchasing Agent is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring packaging materials for a company. The primary goal is to ensure cost-effective purchasing while maintaining quality and meeting production deadlines.  The ideal candidate is resourceful, decisive, and capable of driving results by asking the right questions and taking the initiative. 

JOB DUTIES: 

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with packaging suppliers to obtain the best pricing, quality, and delivery terms.
• Source material based on historical usage data and cross-functional input.  
• Place purchase orders for packaging materials such as boxes, film, labels, shrink wraps, and other necessary components for various machines throughout the operations.
• Make high-impact decisions regarding material availability, expediting shipments when necessary to meet production deadlines. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the launch of new products by ensuring timely procurement and material readiness.  
• Work closely with production, sales, marketing, and demand planning to anticipate material needs and prevent shortages.
• Use historical purchasing patterns and business insights to guide procurement strategies and minimize waste. 
• Identify opportunities to enhance procurement efficiency, cost savings, and overall supply chain effectiveness.
• Take full responsibility for purchasing decisions, proactively addressing challenges by seeking out information and driving solutions.   
• Oversee the coordination, and movement of packaging materials across multiple plants throughout the United States.  
• Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure packaging materials meet company and regulatory standards
• Maintain strong relationships with existing suppliers while exploring new sourcing opportunities.
• Evaluates and reviews bid proposals and purchase orders.
• Specifications and inquiry preparation, purchasing, expediting, bid analysis, and invoice auditing 
• Standard purchasing forms, including bid requests, material requisitions, purchase orders, logs, reports, trending
• Issuing purchase order, contracts and change orders
• Cost control, change control, and scheduling
• Able to communicate with vendors, technical resources, and key company personnel 
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform the functions of the job
• May lead and direct the work of others
• Organizes logistics schedule to meet production demand
• Arranges disposition of defective material
• Maintains records of procurement activities and product inventories
• Keep accurate records of purchases, pricing agreements, and supplier performance
• Work with internal teams such as production, marketing, and logistics to ensure packaging aligns with product and branding requirements
• Studies market conditions that may impact supply and price
• Reviews and validates requisitions, receipts, and PO’s
• Perform other duties as assigned

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain, particularly in packaging.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems
• Understanding of packaging materials, sustainability practices, and vendor management
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze market trends with historical data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• High level of systems knowledge
• Wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected 
• Ability to work in a schedule-driven environment
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills 
• High degree of professional integrity, ethics, and confidentiality
• Able to thrive in a face-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Proven ability to work independently and make high-stakes data driven decisions with minimal guidance.

Minimum Qualifications:

1st Shift – 8:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Overtime, Weekends, and Holidays may be mandatory based on business needs. Rotating workday/time off schedules may be mandatory depending on department/business needs as well.

WHAT WE OFFER

Our rich benefits packages are designed to support the health and well-being of both our eligible co-workers and their families.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Group Short-Term Disability
• Group Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k 
• Paid Time Off

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

"Bolthouse Fresh Foods is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential."

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you are interested in applying for employment with Bolthouse Fresh Foods and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, or if you believe you do not meet any of the required qualifications of a posted position due to a protected disability and would like to explore the possibility of accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at: TalentAcquisition@BolthouseFresh.com for additional support or guidance.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: 

Bolthouse Fresh Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Bolthouse Fresh Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.