Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Kevin's Natural Foods
Job overview
The Purchasing Manager (Packaging) at Kevin's Natural Foods leads procurement of raw and packaging materials to support manufacturing operations and cost-saving initiatives.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves developing packaging procurement strategies, negotiating with suppliers, managing inventory and purchasing team, supporting production schedules, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure material availability and cost-effectiveness.
Experience and skills
Requires 5+ years of strategic purchasing leadership, experience with SAP or similar ERP, strong commodity purchasing background, proficiency in Excel, strong negotiation, problem-solving, communication, and mathematical skills, and a bachelor's degree preferred.
Work environment and culture
The company values hard work, punctuality, dependability, self-motivation, organization, flexibility, and a long-term commitment to growth in a fast-paced environment.
Company information
Kevin's Natural Foods is a food manufacturing company focused on supplying raw materials and packaging for its operations.
Team overview
The Purchasing Manager reports to the Director of Procurement and leads the purchasing team to meet business requirements.
Unique job features
The role uniquely focuses on packaging materials procurement including pouches, boxes, paperboard, and film, with an emphasis on cost savings and quality assurance.
Company overview
Kevin's Natural Foods is a company specializing in healthy, convenient meal solutions, focusing on clean ingredients and paleo-friendly recipes. They generate revenue by selling pre-cooked meals, sauces, and seasonings through various retail channels, including grocery stores and online platforms. Founded in 2019 by Kevin McCray, the company has quickly gained popularity for its commitment to quality and transparency in food production, emphasizing minimally processed ingredients free from refined sugars, grains, soy, and dairy.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your leadership experience in strategic purchasing and your expertise in sourcing packaging materials, emphasizing cost savings and vendor negotiations as outlined in the job description.
Showcase your proficiency with ERP systems like SAP and your strong skills in Microsoft Excel, problem solving, and communication to match the technical and interpersonal requirements of the role.
Apply through multiple channels including Kevin's Natural Foods' corporate career site, LinkedIn, and relevant job boards to maximize your application visibility for the Purchasing Manager position.
Connect with current employees in the procurement or supply chain divisions at Kevin's Natural Foods on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent company initiatives in sustainable packaging or asking about their experience working on cost-saving strategies.
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