Purchasing Assistant - The Judge Group : Job Details

Our client, a top food manufacturer, is currently seeking a Purchasing Analyst to add to the procurement team. Excellent culture, team, portfolio, and career opportunity! Generous bonus and excellent benefits on top of base salary. Position based in Northern VA (onsite) so must be either local to the area or relocatable.

GREEN CARD OR U.S. CITIZEN ONLY

Summary: To plan, coordinate, and manage the procurement of packaging materials and ingredients to support production forecasts. This role ensures timely and cost-effective purchasing aligned with company's financial, operational, and inventory objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the timely execution of purchase orders and releases to meet production schedules.
• Recommend and implement enhancements to purchasing processes that improve efficiency and align with corporate objectives.
• Coordinate delivery schedules with internal plants and co-packers; resolve issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor market conditions, analyze industry trends, and propose cost strategies to meet business goals.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers.
• Drive cost reduction by challenging supplier pricing, identifying alternate sources, and initiating cost-saving initiatives.
• Negotiate supply contracts to ensure reliable, cost-effective procurement aligned with budgeted targets.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance to ensure compliance with quality, cost, and delivery standards; address deficiencies through corrective actions.
• Partner with suppliers to forecast market trends and establish accurate annual standard costs for the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Represent the Purchasing team in cross-functional projects for both new and existing products, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Facilitate packaging graphic changes by serving as the liaison between the Graphics Department, R&D, production facilities, and packaging vendors.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards in supplier interactions, promoting fairness and integrity in accordance with the company's Values and Vision.

Experience:

· Must possess excellent organizational skills and project management skills

· Strong SAP Background and experience

· Proven experience in sourcing food ingredients and/or packaging components (e.g., labels,

flexible packaging, corrugate), with a strong focus on supplier evaluation for quality, food

safety, reliability and cost optimization

· Capable of managing multiple priorities and projects at the same time

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible/adaptable

· Effective communication and negotiation skills

· Good analytical skills for price evaluations, spend analysis, and inventory management

· Possess sound business judgment with practical approach to problem solving

· Ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization

· BS/BA degree required

· 3-5 years of Supply Chain experience preferred

· Ability to travel on a limited basis; some international travel required

Please send qualified resume to: [email protected]

Interviews immediately!

Thank you,

Linda Wertman

Vice President, The Judge Group

[email protected]

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