Procurement Associate

Procurement Associate

Location: On-site, Northeast Region

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $60,000 – $70,000 per year

Bonus/Variable Compensation: Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus; bonus eligibility and amount are based on company and/or individual performance. Typical annual bonus ranges from $5,000–$10,000 after the first year.

Reports To: Procurement Manager & Procurement Specialist

FLSA Status: Exempt

A growing manufacturing organization is seeking a Procurement Associate to support daily purchasing operations, vendor coordination, and inventory management across multiple warehouse locations. This individual will play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate procurement of raw materials and packaging components while maintaining vendor performance metrics, supporting internal teams, and upholding procurement policies.

This role offers ongoing development, cross-functional exposure, and opportunities for advancement within procurement, supply chain, and operations.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Procurement Associate is responsible for creating purchase orders, monitoring inventory, coordinating with Production, managing vendor communications, processing invoices, and maintaining procurement documentation. This position also contributes to vendor performance tracking, pricing updates, and inventory reconciliation efforts across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Run purchase advice reports daily and generate purchase orders for raw materials and packaging
• Coordinate with Production teams to review requirements and execute raw material orders
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure availability aligned with production schedules
• Follow up with vendors on open purchase orders, confirming delivery dates and product availability
• Monitor and communicate daily pricing updates, delivery schedules, and vendor issues
• Receive materials, submit samples to the lab for inspection, and process related paperwork
• Process invoices, verify accuracy, input data into ERP, and coordinate payments with Accounting
• Create and update pricing forms; route for management approval
• Track and reconcile inventory monthly and annually across internal and external warehouses
• Maintain supplier information databases and vendor records
• Keep KPIs updated and track vendor performance metrics
• Assist Procurement Specialist with vendor-related projects and ongoing initiatives

Essential Skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Effective independent work and team collaboration
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage challenges proactively and maintain professionalism
• Competency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Prior procurement, purchasing, supply chain, or administrative experience preferred
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus
• Manufacturing environment experience is helpful but not required

Compensation

The expected base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $70,000 per year.

This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, based on company and/or individual performance. Bonus amounts vary, typically starting low in the first year and increasing to approximately $5,000–$10,000 annually thereafter.

Actual compensation will depend on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Benefits

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options)
• 401(k) plan with company match: 50% match on employee contributions up to 6% of compensation (maximum company contribution 3%)
• Paid time off:
• 2 weeks vacation for employees with fewer than 5 years of service
• 3 weeks vacation after 5 years of service
• 4 weeks vacation after 10 years of service
• 7 days of personal/sick time per year, with personal time available for same-day use
• 10 paid company holidays
• Disability coverage
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional voluntary benefits depending on employee election

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