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Pet Food Manufacturing Buyer of Packaging (Reidsville)Farmina Pet Food USA, LLC. • Reidsville, NC, United States
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Pet Food Manufacturing Buyer of Packaging (Reidsville)

Pet Food Manufacturing Buyer of Packaging (Reidsville)

Farmina Pet Food USA, LLC. • Reidsville, NC, United States
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Company Background : Farmina is nature and science in perfect harmony. Our mission is to develop the best all-natural, nutritious, and scientifically validated food that dogs and cats will love. Farmina is an innovative Pet Nutrition Company focusing on servicing dog and cat pet parents to make the best personalized nutritional decisions for their pet's well-being while providing life changing solutions along the way.

We at Farmina firmly believe in our company motto : Happy pet. Happy you.

Position Purpose

The Material Planner is responsible for the material planning of packaging, and purchasing supplies to support Farminas manufacturing operations. This role ensures timely, efficient, and cost-effective purchasing practices that meet internal requirements and quality standards. The Buyer plays a key role in supplier management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure uninterrupted production and high-quality outputs

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, or related field.
  • 5+ years of material planning or procurement experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
  • Experience in the pet food industry (strongly preferred).
  • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
  • Familiarity with packaging materials and ingredient sourcing.
  • Proficient in MS Office, Internet tools, and ERP systems (NAV preferred).
  • Excellent communication, analytical, and time management skills.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Work on site at our Reidsville, NC Production Facility

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional procurement certification (CPP, CPIM, or CPM).
  • Experience with regulatory compliance across North America.
  • Key Responsibilities

    Sourcing and Procurement

  • Identify, audit, and evaluate potential suppliers for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging.
  • Maintain daily contact with suppliers including freight forwarders and logistics partners, organizing both domestic and international transport.
  • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to secure optimal cost-effectiveness.
  • Create procurement plans (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly) aligned with production needs and company strategy.
  • Maintain and update the supplier and raw materials database.
  • Inventory and Order Management

  • Monitor and manage inventory levels to ensure timely and adequate supply.
  • Place purchase orders and track delivery timelines to support uninterrupted production.
  • Provide regular reports on purchase orders, backorders, and discrepancies.
  • Quality and Compliance

  • Ensure all materials comply with internal quality standards and external regulations (U.S., Canada, Mexico).
  • Resolve supplier complaints and quality issues promptly.
  • Implement actions for obtaining and renewing import licenses.
  • Monitor and update procurement procedures to reflect legal and regulatory changes.
  • Cost and Performance Optimization

  • Analyze market trends and execute cost-saving initiatives.
  • Continuously optimize procurement processes and department workflows.
  • Track and report cost savings and procurement KPIs.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with production, quality, logistics, regulatory, labeling, and other departments.
  • Support new product development and packaging improvements.
  • Communicate supply risks or opportunities that may impact operations.
  • Training and Development

  • Develop training plans and conduct training sessions for purchasing department staff
  • Benefits :

  • Empower 401k
  • Hartford Company Paid AD&D
  • Hartford Voluntary AD&D
  • Hartford Voluntary Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Harford Voluntary Child Life
  • Hartford Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Colonial Life Critical Illness
  • Colonial Life Term Life
  • Colonial Life Whole Life
  • Health FSA
  • Dependent Care FSA
  • Colonial Medical Bridge
  • Colonial Accident
  • Harford Voluntary Life Dependents
  • Hartford Voluntary AD&D Dependents
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • NYC Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Pet Food Discounts
  • Paid Maternity Time Off
  • Paid Paternity Time Off
  • Paid Adoption Time Off
  • Pet Wellness Insurance
  • Pet Accident and Illness Insurance
  • This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described , and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.

    Farmina is An Equal Opportunity Employer

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