What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement and Inventory Manager position at Metric Bio?
I'm currently partnered with a leading Food & Beverage manufacturer looking to appoint a Procurement & Inventory Manager to join their growing Supply Chain team.
This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of procurement and inventory strategy across a fast-paced food manufacturing operation, ensuring materials are available to meet production requirements while driving supplier performance, inventory optimisation and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead procurement of raw materials, ingredients and packaging.
- Manage inventory levels to ensure material availability while minimising waste.
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, driving performance and cost efficiencies.
- Collaborate with Operations, Production and Supply Chain teams to support manufacturing requirements.
- Analyse procurement and inventory data to improve forecasting, inventory accuracy and operational performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing and inventory processes.
What I'm looking for
- 5 years' experience in Procurement, Inventory or Supply Chain within Food & Beverage Manufacturing.
- A strategic, proactive professional with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, inventory management and data analysis. Experience with forecasting tools is advantageous.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
- A track record of improving procurement, inventory and overall supply chain performance.
Location: Upper Midwest, US