Procurement Assistant
Full‑time | Permanent | Vermont
Join Hewitt Foods USA as a Procurement Assistant and play a key role in supporting purchasing, inventory management, and vendor coordination activities for raw materials, packaging, and supplies used in protein production. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will help ensure production requirements are met while maintaining accurate records, food safety standards, and supplier compliance.
About the Role
As a Procurement Assistant, you will support the day-to-day procurement and inventory operations that keep our production facilities running efficiently. Working closely with Procurement, Production, Quality Assurance, Warehouse, Scheduling, and Planning teams, you'll help ensure materials are available when needed, inventory records remain accurate, and supplier relationships are maintained. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented professional looking to grow their career in procurement and supply chain operations within the food manufacturing industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with creating and managing purchase orders, inventory transfers, and procurement records.
- Track deliveries and maintain accurate vendor and purchasing information within company systems.
- Support supplier communications regarding orders, deliveries, discrepancies, and documentation.
- Conduct inventory counts, assist with reconciliations, and monitor stock levels to support production requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure materials are available to meet production schedules.
- Maintain traceability, food safety, and regulatory compliance documentation, including HACCP and USDA requirements.
About You
You are highly organised, detail-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy matters. You take pride in maintaining records, following established processes, and supporting operational success through effective communication and collaboration. You are proactive, dependable, and eager to learn while contributing positively to a team-focused culture. Experience in food manufacturing or supply chain operations is advantageous, but a willingness to learn and develop is equally important.
You Will Bring
- 1-2 years' experience in procurement, inventory, supply chain support, or a related administrative function, ideally within food manufacturing.
- Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and general computer systems.
- Experience working with ERP, procurement, or inventory management systems is desirable.
- Valid driver's licence and flexibility to support sister production facilities when required.
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
Work Environment
This is a full-time position based primarily in an office environment with regular interaction on the production floor. Occasional overtime may be required to support business needs. The production environment may involve exposure to cold temperatures (approximately 40°F), slippery floors, loud equipment, raw and cooked product handling, cleaning chemicals, and sharp tools. Appropriate PPE and training will be provided.
Why Join Hewitt?
- Values-Driven Organisation – Join a company with a 120-year family heritage, a clear purpose, and a long-term focus on sustainability, animal welfare, and quality.
- Competitive Remuneration Package – We recognise and reward your contributions with a fair and transparent pay structure.
- Opportunities to grow and develop– Learn on the job, gain new skills.
- Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Vision insurance Paid time off
What's Next?
If you're looking to build your procurement and supply chain career with a growing food manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team committed to operational excellence, food safety, and quality.
Applications Close: 7 September 2026
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Employer Funded:
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Family Leave Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
Optional to Enrol:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
- Employee Purchase Program
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the United States and satisfy all employment eligibility requirements applicable to the position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you located in or near Shelburne, VT?
- What is your current availability, and what notice period do you need to provide?
- What are your salary expectations?
- Have you worked in FMCG, retail, foodservice, or food manufacturing environments?
Ability to Relocate:
- Shelburne, VT 05482: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
