Job Description

Trademark Recruiting is conducting a search for a well respected and very well established manufacturing company headquartered in Tampa, who are looking to bring on a career minded Procurement Lead. This position will report to the Director of Supply Chain and serve as their right hand with respect to the procurement efforts of the organization as a whole. This is a high visibility role that is positioned for certain career advancement within the organization.

Job Description: Procurement Lead

Department: Supply Chain

Reports To: Director of Supply Chain

Location: Tampa, FL

Classification: Full-time

Mission

Ensure timely procurement of all raw materials, packaging, and third-party items at the best total cost and quality to support uninterrupted production and organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting & Demand Planning

• Review sales and inventory data regularly to forecast raw materials and packaging needs.
• Adjust demand forecasts based on seasonal demand, promotional cycles, and upcoming product launches.
• Maintain and update forecasting and materials management reports as needed.

Purchase Order Management

• Generate and issue purchase orders for all divisions or production facilities.
• Manage purchase order confirmations, amendments, and accuracy checks with vendors.
• Oversee procurement of:
• Co-packed or contract-manufactured products
• Finished beverage and food items
• Raw materials (e.g., packaging, ingredients, components)
• Third-party products or resale items
• Equipment and parts
• Ancillary and operational supplies

Vendor Communication

• Maintain consistent communication with suppliers for order tracking, lead time updates, and issue resolution.
• Negotiate pricing, freight terms, and minimum order quantities (MOQs).
• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews in coordination with the Supply Chain Operations team.

Inventory Coordination

• Collaborate with Operations to maintain balanced inventory levels and prevent shortages or overstock.
• Support cycle counts, slow-mover analysis, and SKU rationalization initiatives.

Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all procurement workflows, including item creation, bill of materials (BOM) management, freight scheduling, and product coding.
• Review and update SOPs regularly or following process changes.
• Support ERP/MRP system enhancements to improve purchasing automation and visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably in a manufacturing or food/beverage environment.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Microsoft GP, Smartlist, SalesPad, Ninety, or similar).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

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