Purchasing Supervisor

Position Title:Purchasing

Supervisor

Location:Belcamp, MD

(Onsite)

Classification: Direct-Hire,

Full-Time

Work Schedules: Monday

through Friday, onsite, standard business hours

Summary

An established international food manufacturer with a production facility in

Belcamp, Maryland is looking for an experienced Purchasing Supervisor to join

its growing team. Business volume has increased, so the company is adding a

purchasing professional who can lead the purchasing function and also handle

buying, forecasting, and supplier negotiations hands-on.

The Purchasing Supervisor makes sure raw materials, ingredients,

packaging, and other supplies are sourced efficiently for their food

manufacturing operations. The role works closely with production, R&D,

suppliers, and logistics partners to keep quality, cost, and on-time delivery

at a high standard. It is a chance to help shape a growing purchasing team and

to take part in the company’s upcoming ERP system upgrade.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited

to

• Supervise, train,

and support purchasing staff, and help develop the team as it grows

• Lead the

procurement of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and indirect

supplies needed for production

• Review the pending

production schedule to identify material needs and forecast demand

• Monitor inventory

levels so materials are ordered and delivered in line with production

schedules

• Build strong

relationships with current suppliers and find new sources for

cost-effective, high-quality materials

• Negotiate pricing,

delivery schedules, and contract terms with suppliers

• Work with R&D

and production teams to make sure new ingredients and materials meet

specifications

• Track supplier

lead times and supply risks to keep inventory optimized and cost-effective

• Resolve late

deliveries, shortages, damaged or incorrect shipments, and supplier

quality issues

• Adjust procurement

strategies based on market trends, production forecasts, and seasonal

demand

• Evaluate supplier

performance on quality, delivery, and cost

• Make sure all

materials meet company and regulatory standards, including FDA and USDA

requirements

• Find cost savings

through supplier negotiations, material substitution, and process

improvements

• Source and test

new ingredients and packaging for new product development and production

scale-up

• Support the

transition to a new ERP system and help improve purchasing processes

during the change

• Stay current on

industry trends, commodity price changes, and new technologies

Qualifications

Required

• 3 to 5 years of

experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain

• Bachelor’s degree

in Business, Supply Management, or a related field

• Strong skills in

negotiation, demand forecasting, and inventory planning

• Proficiency with

ERP or procurement software and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Strong

communication and leadership skills

• Strong analytical

and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make decisions based on

data

• Detail-oriented,

with a strong focus on quality control and cost management

• Able to work

onsite in Belcamp, MD, five days a week

Preferred

• Supervisory or

team lead experience in a purchasing function

• Experience in food

or beverage manufacturing

• Working knowledge

of FDA, USDA, and HACCP regulations

• Experience

managing commodity and seasonal price changes

• Experience with

process-manufacturing ERP systems such as BatchMaster or Aptean

• Experience

supporting an ERP implementation or system migration