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Job DescriptionJob Description
Position Title:
Procurement Manager – Meat Location:
Owensboro, KY (On-Site)
FLSA Status:
Exempt Reports to:
Vice President of Procurement
Tasty Brands is a well-established, rapidly growing company focused on providing great-tasting, nutritious food for K12 school foodservice customers and private brands of select retailers. Emphasizing collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement, we seek individuals who want to build a long-term career and be part of a successful story. Our most successful people are self-starters, work well with others, see the big picture, and enjoy winning.
We have an exceptional team of motivated professionals who work well together in a fun, team-spirited environment. Our mission is guided by our core values – urgency, accountability, proactivity, teamwork, and integrity. We are looking for the next “great fit” to join our expanding team!
Position Summary:
The Procurement Manager – Meat is responsible for managing all aspects of meat purchasing and supplier performance for our Owensboro manufacturing facility. This role ensures product quality, yield optimization, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with experience in protein sourcing and manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage daily meat procurement activities, ensuring material availability to support production schedules and inventory targets.
Monitor and analyze yield performance across suppliers and plants to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
Oversee replenishment and order planning processes to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
Evaluate supplier performance through scorecards—tracking quality, delivery, cost, yield, and responsiveness.
Review and approve meat specifications, ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
Investigate and document any specification deviations, coordinating with Quality, R&D, and Operations to resolve issues promptly.
Analyze supplier pricing versus contract terms to ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with agreed cost structures.
Determine, implement and track cost savings opportunities with suppliers
Evaluate and source other procurement categories as directed using RFP and competitive bidding
Partner with Finance and Operations to assess the financial impact of yield and pricing changes.
Support new product development and reformulation projects by sourcing materials and providing pricing and availability input.
Collaborate with Logistics and Supply Chain teams to optimize freight, cold storage, and inbound delivery performance.
Maintain accurate and current procurement data, contracts, and pricing files in the ERP system.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, fostering transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Animal Science, Meat Science, Business, or a related field.
5–8 years of procurement experience in the meat or protein industry, preferably within a manufacturing or food processing environment.
Experience managing raw material supply chains, with a strong grasp of meat specifications, USDA regulations, and cold chain logistics.
Proven experience sourcing beef, pork, or poultry—including managing supplier relationships, contracts, and cost negotiations.
Strong Negotiation skills with proven ability to balance cost, quality, and service while maintaining positive supplier relationships.
Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, production driven environment.
Strong understanding of yield performance, cut testing, and cost modeling to drive margin improvement.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar) and advanced Excel/data analysis skills to track performance and costs.
Familiarity with quality systems and specification management; able to partner effectively with QA and R&D teams.
Analytical and data-driven, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights to evaluate supplier performance, yield variances, and cost opportunities.
Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.
Job DescriptionJob Description
Position Title:
Procurement Manager – Meat Location:
Owensboro, KY (On-Site)
FLSA Status:
Exempt Reports to:
Vice President of Procurement
Tasty Brands is a well-established, rapidly growing company focused on providing great-tasting, nutritious food for K12 school foodservice customers and private brands of select retailers. Emphasizing collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement, we seek individuals who want to build a long-term career and be part of a successful story. Our most successful people are self-starters, work well with others, see the big picture, and enjoy winning.
We have an exceptional team of motivated professionals who work well together in a fun, team-spirited environment. Our mission is guided by our core values – urgency, accountability, proactivity, teamwork, and integrity. We are looking for the next “great fit” to join our expanding team!
Position Summary:
The Procurement Manager – Meat is responsible for managing all aspects of meat purchasing and supplier performance for our Owensboro manufacturing facility. This role ensures product quality, yield optimization, cost competitiveness, and supply continuity. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with experience in protein sourcing and manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage daily meat procurement activities, ensuring material availability to support production schedules and inventory targets.
Monitor and analyze yield performance across suppliers and plants to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
Oversee replenishment and order planning processes to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste.
Evaluate supplier performance through scorecards—tracking quality, delivery, cost, yield, and responsiveness.
Review and approve meat specifications, ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
Investigate and document any specification deviations, coordinating with Quality, R&D, and Operations to resolve issues promptly.
Analyze supplier pricing versus contract terms to ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with agreed cost structures.
Determine, implement and track cost savings opportunities with suppliers
Evaluate and source other procurement categories as directed using RFP and competitive bidding
Partner with Finance and Operations to assess the financial impact of yield and pricing changes.
Support new product development and reformulation projects by sourcing materials and providing pricing and availability input.
Collaborate with Logistics and Supply Chain teams to optimize freight, cold storage, and inbound delivery performance.
Maintain accurate and current procurement data, contracts, and pricing files in the ERP system.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, fostering transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Key Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Animal Science, Meat Science, Business, or a related field.
5–8 years of procurement experience in the meat or protein industry, preferably within a manufacturing or food processing environment.
Experience managing raw material supply chains, with a strong grasp of meat specifications, USDA regulations, and cold chain logistics.
Proven experience sourcing beef, pork, or poultry—including managing supplier relationships, contracts, and cost negotiations.
Strong Negotiation skills with proven ability to balance cost, quality, and service while maintaining positive supplier relationships.
Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, production driven environment.
Strong understanding of yield performance, cut testing, and cost modeling to drive margin improvement.
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar) and advanced Excel/data analysis skills to track performance and costs.
Familiarity with quality systems and specification management; able to partner effectively with QA and R&D teams.
Analytical and data-driven, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights to evaluate supplier performance, yield variances, and cost opportunities.
Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.