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Senior Procurement Buyer
Holland, United States
Position Title: Senior Procurement Buyer
Department: Procurement
Location: On-site in Holland, Michigan
There has never been a more exciting time to join Request Foods. We’ve been selling products to many of the world’s leading food companies, retailers and restaurants for over 35 years. A privately owned and financially sound company, we do our best to run our business based on Christian values. Whether it’s cooking up great tasting food, assisting in customer support, providing quality and production leadership, or supporting administrative or technical activities, a career at Request Foods is a great opportunity. At Request, we’ve achieved success by treating our employees with integrity, trust and respect. If you’re passionate about food, and the people who help produce it, then Request Foods might just be for you.
Benefits and Perks:
Department: Procurement
Location: On-site in Holland, Michigan
There has never been a more exciting time to join Request Foods. We’ve been selling products to many of the world’s leading food companies, retailers and restaurants for over 35 years. A privately owned and financially sound company, we do our best to run our business based on Christian values. Whether it’s cooking up great tasting food, assisting in customer support, providing quality and production leadership, or supporting administrative or technical activities, a career at Request Foods is a great opportunity. At Request, we’ve achieved success by treating our employees with integrity, trust and respect. If you’re passionate about food, and the people who help produce it, then Request Foods might just be for you.
Benefits and Perks:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401k
- Paid Paternity Leave
- Wellbeing programs
- Immediate Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Profit Sharing
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for raw and/or packaging materials.
- Identify, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers in alignment with company goals.
- Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supply risks to inform procurement decisions.
- Maintain accurate procurement records, including purchase orders, contracts, and supplier performance metrics.
- Identify and lead cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement projects for assigned categories of spend.
- Collaborate with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Operations teams to ensure material specifications are met.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, company policies, and ethical sourcing standards.
- Support audits and regulatory inspections related to procurement and supplier management.
- Mentor and lead junior buyers or procurement analysts as needed.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Food Science, or related field.
- Minimum 5–7 years of procurement experience in the food manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of food ingredients, packaging materials, and supplier markets.
- Proven negotiation and contract management skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Certification in procurement (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) is a plus.
Preferred Attributes:
- Familiarity with food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, SQF, BRC).
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making abilities and communication skills (presentation, written and verbal)
- Continuous improvement (CI) mindset
- Strong project management skills with experience of managing a portfolio of sourcing/CI and value improvement projects
- Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to procurement challenges
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business conditions and make effective decisions under pressure
- Experience with sustainability and ethical sourcing practices.
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