J.T.M. Food Group ยท 1 day ago
Manager - Purchasing & Market Intelligence
Harrison, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expJ.T.M. Food Group is seeking a Manager - Purchasing & Market Intelligence to oversee a team responsible for procuring raw food ingredients and packaging. This role involves managing procurement operations, conducting market analysis, and ensuring alignment with production schedules and quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze global market trends for key food raw materials and packaging, including meat, dairy, vegetables, grains, oils, plastics and linerboard
Track pricing movements and supply/demand fundamentals using recognized industry data sources
Develop short- and long-term forecasts and market outlooks to support procurement strategy, sourcing decisions, and risk management initiatives
Build and maintain market dashboards, pricing models, and benchmark indexes for internal visibility and strategic planning
Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly market intelligence reports for internal stakeholders
Maintain relationships with suppliers, brokers, and data providers to ensure accurate and timely market information
Lead and supervise a team of purchasing agents and market analysts responsible for raw material procurement and market intelligence
Oversee daily purchasing operations to ensure timely and accurate ordering of materials based on production schedules
Establish common-sense inventory levels by considering high-moving items, MOQs, and supplier lead times to balance availability, cost, and storage efficiency
Establish team goals and performance metrics aligned with departmental KPIs such as cost savings, on-time delivery, and supplier compliance
Collaborate with production, planning, and quality teams to anticipate and resolve supply chain disruptions
Review and approve large or high-impact purchases, contracts, and supplier agreements
Manage vendor relationships and support purchasing agents in resolving delivery issues, quality concerns, and non-conformance cases
Train team members on procurement best practices, compliance requirements, ERP system usage, and market analysis methodologies
Monitor commodity markets and support strategic sourcing initiatives to mitigate cost volatility and supply risk
Ensure documentation and traceability of all purchasing transactions comply with food safety standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, GFSI)
Lead or support supplier qualification processes, audits, and corrective action follow-ups
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Food Science, Economics or related field preferred
10+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in the food manufacturing industry
2+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience
Solid understanding of food ingredient supply chains, vendor management, and traceability standards
Solid understanding of market research, market intelligence, or strategic analysis within the food or consumer goods industries
Hands-on experience with market intelligence tools, data platforms, and reporting dashboards
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent negotiation and communication abilities
Proficiency in ERP and procurement systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, Aptean)
Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, FSMA, SQF)
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Market analysis and reporting skills, including forecasting, benchmarking, and trend evaluation
Office-based, with routine visits to the production floor and occasional supplier site visits
Occasional travel may be required for vendor meetings, industry conferences or audits
Must adhere to company food safety and GMP policies
This position is an onsite position
Benefits
Top Work Place Winner
Weekly Pay
Free Meal Buffet, Discount on JTM Products
Free Uniforms, Shoe Allowance
Free Gym Membership, Free Health Screenings
Full Medical Benefits
401K/Profit Sharing
Generous PTO
Bonus Potential (Referral Bonus, Service Bonus, etc.)
Company
J.T.M. Food Group
JTM Food Group specializes in providing menu solutions that deliver superior results to the Foodservice Industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Matthew Montgomery
General Counsel & Chief Financial Officer
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2023-06-21
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