Procurement Buyer - Indirect Materials

Salary Range: $70,304 - $82,285 per year

About Foster Farms 

At Foster Farms, our mission is creating great food and serving great moments. Our vision is to be the best and most trusted food company, empowering and nourishing the lives of those we serve. We measure our success by how well we protect and care for our team, our consumers, our animals, and our environment, while delivering operational excellence and exceptional value to our customers.

Position Summary

Supports the Purchasing Manager in managing indirect materials and services by handling day-to-day purchasing execution and operational support activities. Responsibilities include supplier coordination, Material Requirements Planning (MRP) support, compliance oversight, and participation in sourcing initiatives, supplier performance management, and spend analysis.
As experience is gained, the role is expected to evolve to include greater account ownership, leading strategic sourcing initiatives, and contributing to the development of category strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily purchasing activities, including purchase requisition support, purchase order creation, order confirmations, and invoice issue resolution.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials and services while maintaining accurate procurement records; participate in purchase order review and approval processes within assigned authority.
• Support material planners, site teams, and internal stakeholders with SAP Material Requirements Planning (MRP) settings, inventory parameters, and best-practice standardization.
• Manage the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, supporting PR development, PO issuance, order tracking, and resolution of discrepancies.
• Analyze spend, support sourcing initiatives, conduct bid analysis, and assist with negotiations for assigned categories including site services, MRO, professional services, supplies, and capital-related purchases.
• Lead supplier onboarding, transitions, and material/service changes; coordinate cross-functional efforts to integrate new suppliers or offerings.
• Ensure suppliers meet company standards for safety, quality, and compliance; support internal policy adherence and controls.
• Support the hazardous material management program, ensuring proper setup, documentation, and coordination across stakeholders where applicable.
• Perform data analysis using Excel, SAP, and other systems to support reporting, supplier master data, material setup, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support contract development, pricing updates, and lifecycle management within procurement systems.

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Statistics, Supply Chain, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office suite, with the ability to learn SAP, BW, and other procurement systems.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented, value-driven environment.
• Basic negotiation skills and understanding of business and contracting principles.
• Prior experience in purchasing or sourcing is a plus.

Work Requirements
• Ability to perform essential functions in an office environment, including prolonged computer-based work.
• Ability to manage shifting priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
• Ability to travel occasionally for off-site meetings, supplier visits, or audits.

Foster Farms ACTION Guiding Principles

• Accountability: Deliver on commitments.
• Collaboration: Achieve more by working as a team.
• Truth-Seeking: Be open-minded and act with humility.
• Initiative: Be proactive and lead with a growth mindset.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for results.
• Nimble: Operate with speed and agility.

Why Join Foster Farms?

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of the ready-to-eat business at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values. You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.