Procurement & Materials Manager

Title: Procurement & Materials Manager

Description: Bill of Materials Non-Beef Inventory Materials Manager

Reports To: Supply Chain Director

Salary: $95,000 - $115,000 Bonus

About Verde

Verde Farms is the leading marketer of natural, organic, and grass-fed beef in the United States. Working with family farms across the globe, we are connecting consumers who desire healthy, great-tasting meat raised sustainably. Our employees believe in the company’s core set of principles and leadership’s commitment to innovation!

As a dynamic, value-driven, privately held company based in the greater Boston area, Verde Farms employees are united by the company’s mission, supportive culture, shared values, and integrity. This is a great time for key individuals to be a part of the double-digit growth of an organization that continuously creates new opportunities for team members to develop while changing the industry landscape.

About the Position:

Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Director, the Procurement & Materials Manager plays a strategic and hands-on role in managing purchasing activities, material planning, and product specifications across the organization. This role is ideal for a seasoned purchasing professional who also understands the broader context of production planning, inventory control, and supply chain operations.

This individual will serve as a key cross-functional liaison across Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory teams, ensuring that materials, specifications, and labels are accurately managed, compliant, and aligned with operational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchasing & Inventory Management

• Lead procurement activities for non-beef materials including ingredients, packaging, and indirect supplies
• Develop and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and secure materials in alignment with production schedules and cost objectives
• Monitor material stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment to support uninterrupted production
• Perform regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies to maintain accurate stock records
  
  

Specifications & Labeling Oversight

• Own and manage the full lifecycle of product specifications and labeling, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, etc.)
• Collaborate with R&D, Marketing, and Regulatory to update and maintain ingredient declarations, nutrition facts, and other label components
• Ensure artwork version control, change management documentation, and centralized digital storage of all specifications and labels
  
  

Cross-Functional Support & Compliance

• Work closely with production planning and supply chain teams to ensure Bill of Materials (BOMs) are accurate and aligned with actual material needs
• Ensure all raw materials meet safety, quality, and compliance standards
• Support ERP system implementation and other digital transformation initiatives
  
  

Data, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and maintain dashboards and reports for senior management, providing visibility into KPIs, inventory trends, cost savings, and supply risk
• Conduct analytical assessments to support forecasting, budgeting, and operational decision-making
• Identify opportunities for process improvements across purchasing, specification management, and material planning
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strong background in purchasing or procurement, ideally within food, manufacturing, or CPG industries
• Working knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and supply chain principles
• Experience with labeling regulations (FDA, USDA), BOM maintenance, and specification systems
• Proficiency in ERP and PLM systems; experience in Genesis, SAP, Specright, or similar tools is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and cross-functional communication abilities
• Perform other duties and support other activities as assigned by Management within scope and ability
  
  

Summary of Experience and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 4 years of experience in inventory management, supply chain, or a related role, preferably with BOM management
• Strong understanding of inventory management systems (e.g., ERP software like SAP, Oracle, or similar)
• Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong work ethic
• Ability to prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with all levels of the organization
• Seeks opportunities to use imagination and express originality
• Self-directed. Sets and works towards the accomplishment of self-imposed goals and deadlines
• Prior Consumer Product Goods/food manufacturing company a plus
• Highly collaborative, perceptive, and operate with integrity
  
  

Why Verde Farms?

• Excellent Health Benefits
• Competitive Salary.
• Amazing PTO Policy
• Awesome Work Environment
  
  

Working Conditions

• Location: Pedricktown New Jersey (On Site)
• Schedule: Full-time, with occasional flexibility required to meet production deadlines
• Physical Requirements: May involve occasional lifting or movement of inventory materials and prolonged periods of computer use
  
  

There’s something special about working at Verde Farms. We operate with a core set of principles: the promotion of health and wellness, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. These driving forces shape our vision and actions that guide every decision regarding supply, products, partners, and employees.

If you’re ready to join a team that values what they do, please submit your resume today!

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