Glanbia Nutritionals · 7 hours ago
Procurement Inventory Agent
St Johns, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expGlanbia Nutritionals is a company focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey. As a Senior Procurement Agent, you will manage end-to-end procurement activities, ensuring reliable supply of direct materials and supporting operational excellence across Glanbia’s manufacturing network.
Dietary SupplementsNutrition
Responsibilities
Lead procurement execution for assigned direct material categories, managing over 3,000 purchase orders annually and more than $60M in spend
Monitor MRP/ERP systems, validate recommendations, and adjust order volumes to meet planning best practices and supplier capabilities
Maintain optimal inventory levels to minimize stockouts, reduce waste, and meet customer demand
Track order confirmations, expedite urgent needs, and communicate supply risks proactively
Partner with logistics and suppliers to deliver on-time, in-full shipments supporting production schedules
Serve as the primary procurement contact for operations, supply chain, warehouse, quality, and PSM teams
Lead Procurement’s S&OE meetings and report supply challenges and risk mitigation plans
Troubleshoot and resolve material shortages, shipment issues, documentation gaps, and quality concerns
Support commercialization of new materials and specification changes
Ensure alignment with category strategies and escalate non-standard sourcing needs when required
Maintain accurate GMP-compliant records, manage non-conformance processes, and resolve invoice discrepancies
Drive continuous improvement through change projects involving processes, data, systems, and capability building
Train new procurement team members and cross-functional partners
Champion Glanbia’s values and provide backup support to the Procurement team
Adhere to all safety and food safety protocols including SQF, FDA, and PMO standards
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree preferred; or high school diploma/GED with 7+ years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP/MRP systems, and advanced computer applications
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Strong understanding of numeracy and ability to apply statistical and mathematical concepts
Proven ability to lead by example and coach others
Preferred
APICS CSCP or ISM CPSM/CPSD certifications are a plus
Experience in a food or fortification manufacturing environment preferred
Benefits
Staff discounts
Generous family leave policy
Health & dental plan
Competitive salary
401K
Company
Glanbia Nutritionals
Glanbia Nutritionals manufactures and sells nutritional and functional ingredient solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2006-09-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Thomas A. Tench
Chief Operating Officer
Bertha Marquez
Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
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