Key Responsibilities

Protein & Packaging Purchasing

Execute daily purchasing and replenishment across beef, pork, poultry, and seafood categories in line with supplier programs and forecasts.
Support procurement of packaging materials (boxes, films, trays, and labels) to align with production and fulfillment needs.
Track open orders, delivery timelines, and confirmations to ensure on-time, complete shipments.
Maintain accurate pricing, volume, and product specification records within procurement systems.
Partner with operations, QA, and logistics teams to ensure inbound proteins and packaging meet company standards and certifications.

Vendor Coordination

Serve as the daily contact for vendor communications, including order confirmations, delivery schedules, and documentation.
Escalate supply issues such as shortages, substitutions, or delays to procurement leadership for resolution.
Verify supplier compliance with USDA regulations, food safety protocols, and Good Ranchers’ labeling and quality standards.
Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support reliable supply, cost efficiency, and consistent product quality.

Inventory & Logistics Alignment

Collaborate with warehouse and fulfillment teams to align purchasing with demand forecasts.
Monitor inventory levels to prevent both stockouts and overages.
Support logistics with inbound scheduling, paperwork accuracy, and coordination with carriers.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies in shipments, product quality, or delivery performance.

Cost Control & Financial Stewardship

Continuously monitor and benchmark protein and packaging costs against market trends to identify savings opportunities.
Ensure purchases align with approved budgets, pricing agreements, and margin targets.
Track and report landed cost variances, including freight, yield loss, and packaging spend.
Support leadership in cost analysis, price forecasting, and contract negotiations.
Identify and escalate any price fluctuations or vendor changes that could impact gross margin or COGS performance.
Maintain disciplined order quantities to optimize costs and minimize waste.
Partner with finance to ensure accurate cost reporting, accruals, and invoice reconciliation.

Data & Reporting

Maintain accurate procurement data and supplier information in ERP and purchasing systems.
Assist in preparing weekly and monthly reports on purchasing, cost performance, and inventory levels.
Track and analyze trends in pricing, vendor performance, and fulfillment accuracy.
Recommend process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and cost control.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Agribusiness, Meat Science, or a related field preferred.
1–3 years of experience in protein buying, meat procurement, or food supply chain operations (beef, poultry, pork, and/or seafood).
Experience in purchasing for retail organizations or consumer-facing brands strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of protein markets, grading systems, and production methods preferred.
Proficiency in ERP systems, purchasing platforms, and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to travel domestically as needed to supplier or production facilities.

Contract work,