Procurement Coordinator I (Temporary)

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

About the role

To provide direct support for the procurement and supply of Indirect materials for multiple operations and food processing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Daily Buying Support for a mix of indirect materials, including managing purchase requisitions, creating & issuing purchase orders, order confirmation, invoice resolution support, and maintaining department records and documentation.
• Ensure on-time delivery and adapt to new schedule requirements.
• Support new supplier qualifications, plus any transition of new/modified goods/services.
• Initiate, develop, and issue RFP’s/Quotes for various purchases under Agent or Manager’s direction.
• Perform research and data analysis with frequent use of Excel and SAP.
• Gather data and track various department metrics, such as corrective actions, inventory use, and cost savings.
• Explain policies and procedures to internal customers in writing and verbally and support compliance with internal controls.
• Support cost reduction opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Expected duration of assignment is 6-9 months.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office and strong understanding of SAP resource platform.
• Strong understanding of MS Excel, including formulas, to manage detailed information.
• High school diploma required; prefer one-two years of business school or college, and strongly prefer a Bachelor’s degree.
• One-three years of purchasing experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Initiative, sound analytical skills, and ability to organize work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to handle and safeguard confidential information.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced team environment.

Skills

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Benefits

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

Pay

Pay Range: $21.30 - $25.10 per hour

• Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7:00pm and 11:59pm.
• Additional $2.00 per hour worked between 12:00am-4:59am.