Red River Commodities · 14 hours ago
Purchasing Specialist
Corporate Office Fargo, Fargo, ND, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRed River Commodities is a leading processor of sunflower seeds and specialty grains, specializing in high-quality, nutritious food products. The Purchasing Specialist role is critical to ensuring cost-effective, timely, and sustainable ingredient and packaging solutions that support production schedules and meet quality standards.
Import & Export
Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers of ingredients and packaging materials (e.g., raw ingredients, bags, boxes, labels, pallets)
Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing and reliable supply
Monitor market trends, material availability, and supplier diversification to anticipate changes and mitigate risks
Maintain optimal inventory levels for ingredients and packaging materials to ensure uninterrupted production, while minimizing excess stock and consistently achieving on‑time, in‑full execution
Track and report on packaging and ingredient spending, cost savings, and supplier performance
Collaborate with finance and operations to align procurement with budgeted and forecast targets
Ensure all packaging and ingredient materials meet company specifications, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate with quality assurance and production teams to resolve packaging and ingredient-related issues
Support sustainability initiatives by sourcing eco-friendly and recyclable ingredients and packaging options while upholding margin targets
Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier contracts, and inventory transactions
Utilize ERP systems to manage procurement workflows and inventory tracking
Prepare reports and presentations on procurement performance and opportunities
Qualification
Required
Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field preferred but not required
3+ years of experience in procurement or supply chain (packaging or food industry preferred)
ERP systems experience preferred
Benefits
On-demand pay available through Tapcheck
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
401k & company match
Profit Sharing
Employee Assistance Program
Company
Red River Commodities
Established in 2020 in Singapore, Red River Asia Commodities is a full service brokerage providing sourcing and sales expertise across energy, metals, agriculture commodities
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase