Plato Pet Treats ยท 13 hours ago
Procurement Manager
Fresno, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expPlato Pet Treats is seeking a Procurement Manager to oversee all purchasing activities within their manufacturing operation. This role involves managing purchase orders, maintaining vendor communication, and ensuring inventory accuracy to support production continuity and margin management.
Health CarePetVeterinary
Responsibilities
Purchasing for ingredients, packaging, and operating supplies
Creating, managing, and tracking purchase orders in our ERP system
Maintaining accurate pricing, lead times, and supplier data
Clear, professional written communication with suppliers
Reinforcing product specifications and delivery expectations, in partnership with QA
Supporting supplier performance reviews and corrective action follow-up
Analyzing pricing trends, vendor quotes, and cost changes
Aligning purchasing activity with production and sales forecasts
Monitoring inventory levels to avoid shortages, excess, or last-minute expedites
Applying structured root cause analysis to recurring purchasing or supplier issues
Supporting inventory strategies, including familiarity with pull-based or Kanban-style replenishment
Monitoring purchasing spend versus plan, in collaboration with Finance
Partnering closely with Operations, QA, and Finance to improve purchasing processes
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain roles
Strong written communication skills, clear, concise, and professional
Comfortable working daily in an ERP system and Excel
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and ownership mindset
Preferred
Experience in manufacturing, food, or packaging environments
Familiarity with supplier specifications and quality expectations
Exposure to Kanban or pull-based inventory systems
Company
Plato Pet Treats
Plato Pet Treats is providing treatment services for pets.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Aaron Merrell
Chief Executive Officer / Co-Founder
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