Purchasing Manager – Food Manufacturing Jobs in Rajbhog Foods (NJ) Inc. Jersey City, NJ

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for food manufacturing operations, including raw materials, packaging, and production supplies.
• Source bulk materials from multiple vendors, compare pricing, terms, and quality, and negotiate to achieve cost-effective purchasing.
• Coordinate closely with the production team to plan material requirements and ensure timely ordering based on production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels, maintain strong inventory knowledge, and ensure sufficient stock availability to avoid production delays.
• Conduct regular stock checks and ensure material quality meets company and food safety standards.
• Perform monthly inventory counts, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Place production material orders after confirming requirements with team members and supervisors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing vendors and actively meet with new and current vendors.
• Research the market for new or alternative production items; request samples and evaluate suitability for production use.
• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices accurately; ensure prices, quantities, and terms match purchase orders and agreements.
• Handle accounts payable functions, ensuring all vendor payments are processed in a timely and accurately.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, price changes, and vendor payment issues promptly.
• Maintain proper documentation for purchase orders, invoices, vendor contracts, and inventory records.
• Use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) effectively for reporting, communication, and data tracking.
• Work with accounting and finance teams using SAGE and ENTREE software for purchasing and accounts payable functions.
• Communicate professionally in English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.
• Support audits and internal reviews related to purchasing, inventory, and accounts payable.
• Perform physical tasks as required, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Travel up to 20% as needed for vendor meetings, sourcing, and facility visits.
• Follow company policies, food safety standards, and compliance requirements at all times.

Work Schedule:

• Monday to Friday: 07:00 AM – 04:30 PM
• Saturday: 08:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Experience Requirement:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing and accounts payable, preferably in the food manufacturing or related industry.

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