Purchasing Specialist
Red River Commodities Inc
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Fargo • North Dakota • United States
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About the role
- 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
Requirements
- 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)
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis; ERP systems experience preferred
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and communication skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Benefits
- On-demand pay available through Tapcheck
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- 401k & company match
- Profit Sharing
- Employee Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
procurementvendor managementdata analysisinventory managementcost savings trackingsupply chain managementnegotiationfood safety standardssustainability sourcingpackaging materials management
Soft Skills
attention to detailorganizationcommunicationcross-functional collaborationproblem-solvingrelationship buildingrisk mitigationtime managementadaptabilitystrategic thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in Business