Protein Procurement Manager

Meat Procurement Leader | $165K–$170K | Global Sourcing | Urner Barry | Beef & Lamb

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Salary: $160,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

We have partner with an established food manufacturing and distribution organization with a strong presence in the protein industry. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to oversee purchasing, international sourcing, inventory planning, supplier relationships, and logistics.

This is a highly visible role that will work closely with sales, operations, production, quality, and supply chain leadership.

Why join us?

Competitive base salary of $165K-$170K
401(k) with company match
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Paid time off
Established and growing organization
High-impact procurement leadership position
Opportunity to manage both domestic and international supplier relationships

Job Details

We are seeking a Procurement Manager with strong meat/protein industry experience to manage sourcing, purchasing, forecasting, inventory planning, and international supplier relationships.

Responsibilities include:

Develop purchasing forecasts based on historical demand, sales activity, inventory levels, and market conditions.
Manage procurement of meat/protein products from domestic suppliers and international sources.
Maintain appropriate inventory levels while balancing product availability, forward demand, cost, and supply risk.
Monitor commodity pricing and market conditions using Urner Barry and other industry resources.
Analyze domestic and international protein markets and communicate relevant trends to sales and operations.
Develop and maintain long-term relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
Manage supplier pricing, negotiations, product availability, contracts, and shipment forecasts.
Support international sourcing programs, including suppliers throughout Australia, New Zealand, South America, and other key markets.
Coordinate international shipments, customs clearance, and import/export documentation.
Maintain accurate supplier certifications and documentation supporting food safety and quality requirements.
Partner closely with Quality Assurance on SQF compliance, audits, certifications, and expiring documentation.
Coordinate Certificates of Analysis, health certificates, shipment documentation, and other required paperwork.
Collaborate with sales teams by providing pricing, availability, supply-chain updates, and market intelligence.
Provide regular market updates covering imported protein trends, availability, pricing, and supply challenges.
Communicate incoming product arrivals with production and operations teams to support production planning.
Identify supply-chain risks and develop solutions to maintain consistent product availability.

What We're Looking For:

5+ years of purchasing, procurement, or supply chain experience within the meat/protein industry
Strong experience with meat procurement and commodity markets
Experience with Urner Barry strongly preferred
International sourcing and procurement experience
Knowledge of import/export regulations, customs clearance, and import documentation
Experience sourcing internationally, particularly from Australia and/or New Zealand
Understanding of inventory management, forecasting, and supply planning
Experience working with food-safety and quality requirements; SQF experience strongly preferred
Strong supplier negotiation and relationship-management skills
Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related discipline preferred
Ability to work cross-functionally with sales, operations, quality, logistics, and production

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