Purchasing Manager - Experience Required at Humm Kombucha LLC

Bend, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supplier Sourcing, Contract Negotiation, Purchasing Strategies, Supplier Management, ERP Systems, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Inventory Management, Cost Savings Initiatives, Collaboration, Leadership, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Risk Mitigation, Forecasting, Negotiation

Industry

Food & Beverages

Description

Description The Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading sourcing, negotiation, purchasing, and supplier management across the organization. This role provides strategic direction for all purchasing activities to ensure materials are available to support production and shipping schedules while balancing cost, quality, service, and risk. This is a highly cross-functional role that partners closely with Operations, R&D, Accounting, and leadership to support growth, new product launches, and ongoing operational efficiency. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Lead supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and purchasing strategies to achieve optimal pricing, lead times, and supply continuity Manage supplier performance and hold vendors accountable to contractual and service-level agreements Research, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers and materials in alignment with operational and regulatory requirements Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers and strategic partners Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support business growth, mitigate risk, and ensure adequate backup suppliers Create and manage purchasing forecasts to stay ahead of market trends and pricing fluctuations Manage bid processes to secure materials and drive cost savings initiatives Define, track, and report on purchasing KPIs; leverage ERP reporting to support data-driven decision-making Partner with R&D to source and sample new ingredients and materials, ensuring compliance and communicating pricing, risks, and supply commitments Collaborate cross-functionally to manage inventory levels, reduce obsolete or aged inventory, and ensure on-time delivery to support production schedules Create and manage purchase orders, including coordination of shipping, delivery timelines, discrepancies, damage claims, and billing issues Utilize ERP systems for Material Requirements Planning (MRP), ensuring accuracy and timely updates Partner with Accounting to verify invoice accuracy and proper coding Recommend strategic purchasing decisions based on projected pricing changes, minimum order quantities, and supply constraints Support new product launches and product changes from a purchasing and supplier readiness perspective Communicate clearly and consistently with leadership and stakeholders on supplier performance, cost changes, risks, delays, and initiatives Develop department SOPs and support audit-related requests Maintain accurate and complete supplier and material records Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior or management level purchasing role. Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred) Proficient in ERP systems Proficient in Microsoft and Google programs Experience purchasing for manufacturing and/or managing a large number of skus. Experience sourcing raw ingredients and/or packaging materials COMPETENCIES: Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and accuracy. Strong negotiator with analytical and critical thinking skills. Able to self-motivate, work successfully as an individual and part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Able to communicate across all levels of the company. Able to maintain solution-based and positive attitude in a rapidly changing environment with ambiguous information. Comfortable changing direction quickly and negotiating changes with suppliers. WORKING CONDITIONS: Full-time, typically Monday-Friday, with flexibility for night or weekend coverage as needed. Work environment includes warehouse, office, and production floor settings. Occasional physical activity for event coordination and on-site visits Frequent use of computer systems, phones, and standard office equipment. Exposure to noise, heavy lifting, and active warehouse operations. Loud, acidic and humid working environment Indoor, outdoor and refrigerated environments in all weather condition

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Manager leads sourcing, negotiation, purchasing, and supplier management to ensure materials are available for production and shipping. This role also involves developing strategies to optimize pricing and supplier performance while collaborating with various departments.