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National Food Group | 10X Inc 5000 Company ยท 4 weeks ago

Team Lead/Purchasing Manager

positionNovi, MI
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

National Food Group is a 10X Inc 5000 Company seeking a Purchasing Manager who will lead a team of Buyers to enhance expertise and develop effective purchasing strategies. The role involves building vendor relationships, optimizing processes, and achieving organizational goals.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of Buyers by setting direction, providing feedback, and fostering growth
Serve as the escalation point for purchasing-related issues
Build and maintain long-term, strategic supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, innovation, and reliability
Identify, evaluate, and establish new vendor relationships and contracts
Lead contract negotiations with strategic vendors, focusing on quality, cost, deliverables, and process improvement
Streamline purchasing processes in collaboration with cross-functional leaders and departments
Develop and execute category-level purchasing strategies to drive growth
Monitor market trends, economic conditions, and industry best practices relevant to assigned categories
Deliver on sales, margin, and inventory objectives

Qualification

Leadership experienceStrategic thinkingNegotiation skillsERP systems proficiencyMicrosoft ExcelLearning agilityCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingProblem-solving abilitiesOrganizational skills

Required

10+ years of purchasing experience, preferably in the food industry
5+ years of leadership experience
Bachelor's degree preferred
Lead and develop a team in a fast-paced environment
Manage multiple projects and deadlines with competing priorities
Adapt quickly to shifting business needs and priorities
Build and maintain strong internal and external business relationships
Travel up to 15% to vendors, customers, and trade shows
Proven leadership and strategic thinking
Mastery of the buyer role with strong business process development
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
Strong relationship-building and problem-solving abilities
Detail-oriented with solid organizational skills
High learning agility and urgency to deliver results
Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Awareness of industry trends and market dynamics

Preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision care insurance
Group life & voluntary life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Flexible savings plan
Short-term & long-term disability
PTO & PTO buy up
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness reimbursement
Split office/work-from-home

Company

National Food Group | 10X Inc 5000 Company

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Since 1990, National Food Group has sourced high-quality food products for a range of meal patterns and budgets.
dateFounded in 1990
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://nationalfoodgroup.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Scott Kamen
CFO
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Thomas Downey , CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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