Procurement Manager

Job Details

Description
The Role: Procurement Manager
Job Classification
: Full-time, Exempt

Job Location
: Corona, CA, On-site, 1st shift

Compensation & Benefits
: $120,000.00-$138,000.00 annually, Free Medical, Dental, Vision for employees + up to a 4% 401k match

Reports to
: Director of Procurement

Position Summary
The primary responsibility of the
Procurement Manager
will be a Hands-on position responsible for effectively managing the planning and purchasing of materials in Corona, to timely support operations and product development. Responsible for strategic planning, purchasing of materials, vendor relationships, inventory management and managing team of Buyers at all Lat36 facilities.

The
Procurement Manager
will also be responsible to work cross-functionally with other areas of the business to coordinate and manage the timely completion of the assigned tasks.

Qualifications & Experience

• BA Degree in Business and or Supply chain experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Supply Chain, and at least 2 years managing a team.
• APICS or other supply chain certification preferred.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Communication – Verbal and written clarity, active listening, and the ability to tailor messaging to all levels of Management.
• Collaboration / Teamwork – Works well in group settings, contributes positively, and respects diverse perspectives.
• Adaptability – Comfortable with change, open to feedback, and flexible in dynamic environments.
• Problem-Solving – Able to analyze issues, think critically, and propose effective solutions.
• Time Management – Prioritizes tasks, meets deadlines, and manages workload efficiently.
• Conflict Resolution – Navigates disagreements constructively and maintains professionalism.
• Resilience – Maintains performance under pressure and recovers from setbacks.
• Accountability – Takes ownership of actions and follows through on commitments.

What Your Responsibilities Will Be
As an
Procurement Manager
your core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Developing sound, cost-effective strategies for the purchasing of materials used in the business
• Responsible for ensuring efficient purchasing of inventory and supplies in all Lat 36 facilities.
• Reviews buy action report to determine material requirements and manages Buyer performance.
• Ensures materials are scheduled to arrive prior to production requirement.
• Evaluates and manages safety stock levels.
• Considers freight efficiencies when creating purchase orders to determine the most cost-effective way of purchasing materials while considering the company's maximum inventory days guideline.
• Maintains accurate purchase costs in the company's computer system and identifies any price discrepancies.
• Identifies opportunities to consume aged inventory prior to expiration.
• Generates inventory runout reports for customers.
• Works closely with the Product Development, Quality, and Customer Service departments on collaboration and cross functional projects.
• Tracks and expedites purchase orders as needed.
• Communicates and resolves any materials shortages with appropriate functions.
• Strong vendor management, analytical and negotiation skills.
• Proven experience in managing supplier relationships, contracts, and the end-to-end procurement process.
• Ability to compose reports and correspondence.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with high proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with computerized purchasing system.
• Working knowledge of material planning and scheduling methods.
• Experience with project management, expediting and optimizing inventory levels.
• Knowledge of general accounting and finance principles.
• Experience managing a team including performance management and KPI development and tracking.
• Coordinates the return of discrepant materials with vendors and ensures that credits are received.
• Monitors purchase price and lead time variances for vendors and take appropriate action to correct problems identified.
• Identifies continuous improvement within the Purchasing department.
• Seamlessly leads the department through ERP transition and creates standard operating procedures to sustain new system operating rules.
• Plans and prioritizes Buyer workload.
• Grows and develops the team members in the Purchasing Department
• Participates in regular meetings as required.
• Partners closely with the Quality Assurance department for product specifications, quality inquiries, product recall and other quality related activities.
• Performs other duties as necessary or as requested.
• Liaise with outside credit agencies and third-party collection agencies.
• Other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements/Environment

• While performing the duties of this Job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The team member is frequently required to stand, walk, walk up and down stairs, sit, and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Latitude 36 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take great pride in our diverse and talented workforce. We are looking for diversity in candidates for employment. We recognize that our continued success depends largely on the collective strengths of our associates.