Innovation and Procurement Assistant

Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for!

At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise.

We are looking for a Innovation and Procurement Assistant interested in starting a career with a top-ranked and growing snack company, and to be part of our R&D team at PIM’s Park Ridge site in New Jersey.

Overview:
PIM Brands is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Innovation and Procurement Assistant to support our R&D and procurement teams. This role plays a key part in sourcing innovative ingredients, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with food safety and packaging regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

R&D and Quality Support

• Research and identify new innovative ingredients.
• Assist in testing product concepts and facility audit assessments.
• Collaborate with R&D and quality teams to support development initiatives.

Procurement Support

• Help source raw materials and maintain supplier records.
• Coordinate with suppliers to confirm orders and resolve delivery issues.

Supplier Coordination

• Communicate with suppliers regarding availability, specifications, and timelines.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers by collecting documentation and samples.
• Monitor supplier performance and escalate issues as needed.

Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure procurement documentation is complete and properly filed.
• Support compliance with food safety and packaging regulations.
• Assist in audit preparation and quality documentation.

Data & Reporting

• Maintain procurement databases and spreadsheets.
• Conduct cost comparisons and market research to support sourcing decisions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Manufacturing or related field required
• 1–2 years of experience in procurement or administrative support (food industry preferred).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word) and ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• High attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Awards & Accolades:

• #10 Candy Company in North America

• #26 Global Candy Company

• Makers of Welch’s - #1 Fruit Snack in U.S.

• 2024 Advocate of the Year Award

• Recognized by NJBIA - State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility and in Research/Development 2024

• Recognized by New Jersey Business Magazine 2024

• Top 100 Privately Owned Company in the Metro NYC Market

• Top 50 Employer in New Jersey

PIM Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

PIM Brands is an e-Verify Employer