Director of Purchasing(Food Manufacturing) Job at Ajulia Executive Search, New York, NY

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  • Ajulia Executive Search
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Director of Purchasing(Food Manufacturing)

  • Strong knowledge of SAP or any other ERP system.
  • 5+ years of purchasing experience in food manufacturing or related industry.
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring raw materials, packaging, and supplies required for food production. This role ensures timely delivery of high-quality ingredients while maintaining cost efficiency and compliance with food safety standards.

Are you looking to make a career change to a stable company? This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and paid PTO.Does this position match your future career goals? Then this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

  • Great Opportunity
  • Top Benefits
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Competitive Salary

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze market data and consumer trends to inform purchasing decisions.
  • Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to expand product categories.
  • Forecast product demand to maintain sustainable inventory levels.
  • Develop product positioning, packaging, and pricing strategies to grow market share.
  • Provide regular reports on market conditions, cost fluctuations, and supply chain performance.
  • Create strategic roadmaps for new product development and category expansion.
  • Oversee sourcing and negotiation processes with suppliers.
  • Develop and manage sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead major supplier negotiations and manage contract development.
  • Ensure compliance with cost, quality, and legal standards.
  • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production teams to forecast material needs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Marketing, or Engineering.
  • 5+ years of purchasing experience in food manufacturing or a related industry.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
  • Solid understanding of category management, marketing, and sales principles.
  • Experience with supplier relationships, JIT, Lean manufacturing, and inventory management.
  • Proficient in data analysis and forecasting methods.
  • Skilled in communicating go-to-market strategies across cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in supplier qualification and auditing.
  • Strong organizational, leadership, and multitasking abilities.

Jasleen Kaur

jasleen@ajuliaexecutivesearch.com

Ajulia Executive Search is a search firm specializing in Manufacturing, Finance, IT, Legal and Pharmaceutical positions. This is a confidential search for one of our preferred clients. It is a direct hire position that includes competitive compensation and full comprehensive benefit package.

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