Job Description

We are looking for a Purchasing Specialist to assist with the procurement of ingredients and packaging for our two locations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage, source and purchase ingredients and packaging materials for TFP, including kosher and/or organic ingredients as necessary.
• Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities.
• Continually compare and source new materials and suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
• Monitor and purchase sufficient supplies without creating excess inventory.
• Work closely with R&D Manager to source new ingredients and packaging.
• Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals and review requisitions.
• Actively monitor excess, obsolete and expired ingredient and packaging stock.
• Issue receiving tickets and receive inventories into ERP software.
• Maintain appropriate re-order levels and work closely with Inventory Control to ensure accuracy.
• Work closely with operations to assure food safety and security.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, some college preferred
• Three years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with ERP systems and Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Ability to make decisions and handle difficult situations with multiple parties
• Strong negotiation, organization and communication skills

Tulkoff Food Products is a family owned company offering a generous benefit package that includes 401k with an 8% employer match, employer paid life insurance, great work/life balance, and a monthly staff lunch.