Top 449 Purchasing Jobs in New Jersey

Meat Buyer & Inventory Manager
Food Industry —Carlstadt, NJ
- From $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Inventory management
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Order Processing Specialist
Regent Cabinet Solutions —Lakewood, NJ
- $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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6d
Procurement Coordinator
Europastry USA —New Brunswick, NJ
- From $27 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
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Procurement Specialist
Europastry USA —Morristown, NJ
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Office
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Sourcing Manager
House of Spices (India) Inc. —Edison, NJ
- $75,361.06 - $80,757.41 a year
- Full-time
- Oracle
- Office
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
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Accounts Payable and Purchasing Specialist
PrideStaff Financial —Trenton, NJ
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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6d
Procurement Specialist I
Holtec —Camden, NJ
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Oracle
- Office
- US work authorization
- Wellness program
- Commuter assistance
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Purchasing Agent
Trane Technologies —Fair Lawn, NJ
- $69,800 - $125,720 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
6d
Purchasing Generalist - Newark, NJ
SUPPLYONE INC. —Newark, NJ
- $75,000 - $95,000 a year
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Purchasing Specialist
Sodexo —Newark, NJ
- $58,735 - $76,010 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Purchasing Agent
Extech Building Materials —East Rutherford, NJ
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Basic math
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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8d
Associate Manager, Purchasing
Fresh —Jersey City, NJ
- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Research
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Paid parental leave
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Purchasing Clerk
I Halper Paper & Supplies Inc. —Bayonne, NJ
- $24.00 - $28.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- ERP systems
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Buyer
UVeye —Teaneck, NJ
- $105,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Contracts
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Procurement Director
Affiliated Monitoring —Union, NJ
- $140,000 - $180,000 a year
- Office
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Commuter assistance
- 401(k) matching
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Sourcing Assistant
The Children's Place —Secaucus, NJ
- $50,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Bachelor's degree
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Purchasing Manager
Sodexo —Edison, NJ
- $81,685 - $105,710 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Buyer – Food Distribution
Ferraro Foods of New Jersey LLC —Piscataway, NJ
- $60,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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PROCUREMENT BUYER
ASPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS INC —Somerset, NJ
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Product Development & Sourcing Specialist
Universal Distribution Center LLC —Township of Monroe, NJ
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
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Meat Buyer & Inventory Manager

Food Industry
Carlstadt, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
From $85,000 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Food & beverage industry purchasing experience
Spanish
Food processing plant experience
Inventory management
Spreadsheets
Supply chain
ERP systems
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Food industry
Manufacturing company experience
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Position Summary

Strassburger Meat & Seafood LLC is seeking a highly analytical, results-driven Meat Buyer & Inventory Manager to oversee the purchasing, inventory management, and profitability of our protein products. This role is responsible for sourcing high-quality meats and seafood at competitive prices while maintaining optimal inventory levels to support production and customer demand.

The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of meat markets, commodity pricing, supplier negotiations, inventory control, and ERP systems. This individual will play a critical role in controlling food costs, minimizing waste, maximizing inventory turns, and ensuring an uninterrupted supply.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Purchasing

Purchase fresh and frozen beef, pork, poultry, seafood, lamb, veal, and specialty protein products.
Monitor daily meat commodity markets and pricing trends.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, rebates, and payment terms with suppliers.
Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships.
Source alternative suppliers to reduce supply chain risk.
Evaluate vendor performance based on:
Price competitiveness
Product quality
Yield performance
On-time delivery
Service levels
Ensure all purchased products meet USDA, FDA, HACCP, and company quality standards.
Coordinate purchases with Sales, Production, and Operations to support customer demand.

Inventory Management

Maintain optimal inventory levels to meet customer service goals while minimizing carrying costs.
Monitor daily inventory balances across all warehouses.
Analyze inventory turns and days on hand.
Reduce obsolete, slow-moving, and excess inventory.
Perform daily inventory reconciliations.
Investigate inventory variances and implement corrective actions.
Ensure accurate lot tracking and product traceability.
Coordinate monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
Maintain inventory accuracy above 98%.

Cost & Margin Management

Analyze:
Purchase price variances
Yield performance
Gross margins
Inventory shrink
Product cost trends
Collaborate with Finance to maintain accurate product costing.
Recommend selling price adjustments based on market changes.
Develop purchasing strategies to improve gross profit.
Monitor commodity market risks and recommend hedging opportunities when appropriate.

Production Planning

Work closely with Production to ensure adequate raw material availability.
Coordinate production schedules based on:
Customer demand
Inventory levels
Product shelf life
Supplier lead times
Minimize production downtime caused by material shortages.

Supplier Management

Conduct quarterly supplier performance reviews.
Maintain approved supplier list.
Identify new suppliers to improve cost competitiveness.
Resolve quality or delivery issues promptly.
Participate in supplier audits when required.

Reporting & Analytics

Prepare and present weekly and monthly reports including:

Inventory valuation
Inventory turns
Days of inventory on hand
Purchase price variance (PPV)
Supplier scorecards
Gross margin analysis
Waste and shrink reports
Slow-moving inventory
Forecast accuracy
Product availability
Stockout analysis

Compliance

Ensure compliance with:

USDA regulations
FDA regulations
HACCP
GMP
SQF/BRC (if applicable)
Company food safety policies

Qualifications

Required

Minimum 5 years of purchasing experience in the meat, seafood, food manufacturing, or food distribution industry.
Strong knowledge of meat fabrication and protein products.
Experience with ERP inventory systems.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Preferred

Experience in USDA-inspected processing facilities.
Commodity purchasing experience.
Knowledge of futures markets and commodity pricing.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
APICS/CPIM certification.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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