Procurement Lead

Description

Martin Foods, LP is seeking a highly motivated Procurement Lead to oversee the sourcing and procurement of packaging, ingredients, spices, supplies, and other materials essential to our manufacturing operations. Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, this role is responsible for supplier management, inventory planning, and procurement execution, ensuring materials are available at the right quality, cost, and time to support operational excellence.

Who Thrives in This Role

• Analytical problem-solvers who are curious, organized, relationship-oriented, data-driven, and eager to take ownership while continuously learning and improving.
• Individuals with strong analytical skills, business acumen, and commercial judgment.
• Those who can build relationships and influence outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the procurement of packaging, ingredients, spices.
• Develop expertise on how materials perform on the plant floor and support continuous improvement in manufacturing operations and supply chain.
• Manage supplier relationships and support price and service negotiations.
• Maintain ERP data integrity and support Power BI and reporting initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve supply chain performance and customer service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• Strong Excel, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with supplier relationships, negotiating, and inventory management.
• Interest in building a career in procurement, supply chain, and manufacturing.
• Transferable experience and knowledge from related roles preferred, but not required.

Why Join Martin Foods, LP?

• Direct exposure to senior leadership.
• Meaningful business impact and ownership.
• Growth-oriented manufacturing environment.
• Clear advancement opportunities within Supply Chain.