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gpac · 23 hours ago

Procurement Manager-Meat

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $150K/yr

5+ years exp

gpac is working with a well-established, rapidly growing national food manufacturer that is seeking a Procurement Manager-Meat for their facility in Western Kentucky. The role involves managing meat procurement activities, analyzing supplier performance, and maintaining strong supplier relationships to support production and inventory targets.

ConsultingHuman Resources

Responsibilities

Manage daily meat procurement activities, ensuring material availability to support production schedules and inventory targets

Monitor and analyze yield performance across suppliers and plants to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities

Oversee replenishment and order planning processes to maintain optimal stock levels and minimize waste

Evaluate supplier performance through scorecards-tracking quality, delivery, cost, yield, and responsiveness

Review and approve meat specifications, ensuring compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations

Investigate and document any specification deviations, coordinating with Quality, R&D, and Operations to resolve issues promptly

Analyze supplier pricing versus contract terms to ensure accuracy, competitiveness, and alignment with agreed cost structures

Determine, implement and track cost savings opportunities with suppliers

Evaluate and source other procurement categories as directed using RFP and competitive bidding

Partner with Finance and Operations to assess the financial impact of yield and pricing changes

Support new product development and reformulation projects by sourcing materials and providing pricing and availability input

Collaborate with Logistics and Supply Chain teams to optimize freight, cold storage, and inbound delivery performance

Maintain accurate and current procurement data, contracts, and pricing files in the ERP system

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, fostering transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement

Qualification

Procurement experienceMeat specifications knowledgeERP systems proficiencyNegotiation skillsData analysis skillsSupplier relationship managementCold chain logisticsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Animal Science, Meat Science, Business, or a related field

5-8 years of procurement experience in the meat or protein industry, preferably within a manufacturing or food processing environment

Experience managing raw material supply chains, with a strong grasp of meat specifications, USDA regulations, and cold chain logistics

Proven experience sourcing beef, pork, or poultry-including managing supplier relationships, contracts, and cost negotiations

Strong Negotiation skills with proven ability to balance cost, quality, and service while maintaining positive supplier relationships

Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, production driven environment

Strong understanding of yield performance, cut testing, and cost modeling to drive margin improvement

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar) and advanced Excel/data analysis skills to track performance and costs

Familiarity with quality systems and specification management; able to partner effectively with QA and R&D teams

Analytical and data-driven, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and translate insights to evaluate supplier performance, yield variances, and cost opportunities

Excellent communication and relationship management abilities

Strategic thinker with a practical, hands-on approach