About the role

  • Purchasing Specialist ensuring cost-effective and timely ingredient and packaging solutions at Red River Commodities. Role involves procurement, vendor relations, and maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers of ingredients and packaging materials (e.g., raw ingredients, bags, boxes, labels, pallets)
  • Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing and reliable supply
  • Monitor market trends, material availability, and supplier diversification to anticipate changes and mitigate risks
  • Maintain optimal inventory levels for ingredients and packaging materials to ensure uninterrupted production, while minimizing excess stock and consistently achieving on‑time, in‑full execution
  • Track and report on packaging and ingredient spending, cost savings, and supplier performance
  • Collaborate with finance and operations to align procurement with budgeted and forecast targets
  • Ensure all packaging and ingredient materials meet company specifications, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate with quality assurance and production teams to resolve packaging and ingredient-related issues
  • Support sustainability initiatives by sourcing eco-friendly and recyclable ingredients and packaging options while upholding margin targets
  • Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier contracts, and inventory transactions
  • Utilize ERP systems to manage procurement workflows and inventory tracking
  • Prepare reports and presentations on procurement performance and opportunities

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred but not required
  • 3+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain (packaging or food industry preferred)
  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis; ERP systems experience preferred
  • Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
  • Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

  • On-demand pay available through Tapcheck
  • Paid time off
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401k & company match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Employee Assistance Program

Job title

Purchasing Specialist

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

Location requirements

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