Judge Direct Placement
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Purchasing Agent to support our growing procurement operations.
Summary:
This role is ideal for someone with a food industry background who thrives in a fast-paced, flavor-driven environment. You’ll help ensure timely sourcing of high-quality ingredients and packaging materials while maintaining strong supplier relationships and cost efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing day-to-day purchasing activities for raw materials, packaging, and supplies
- Analyze supplier quotations and recommend optimal sourcing options
- Support supplier approval processes in collaboration with Quality Assurance
- Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with production to avoid shortages
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, and delivery terms with vendors
- Maintain accurate records in procurement systems (e.g., SAP or similar)
- Collaborate with R&D and Engineering on new product launches and trials
- Resolve delivery issues and ensure timely fulfillment of purchase orders
- Help develop and maintain long-term supplier relationships
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field
- 3+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in the food manufacturing sector
- Strong negotiation and analytical skills
- Familiarity with ERP systems and procurement software
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Certification such as CPP or APICS is a plus