Procurement Associate / Operations Associate
Core
Support procurement and supply chain operations for a fast-growing consumer products business by coordinating purchasing, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring operational accuracy.
Role type
Procurement Associate / Operations Associate
Builds
Purchase orders, supplier documentation, inventory records, and reconciliation processes for raw materials, packaging, and product trials.
Domain
Consumer Products / Supply Chain
Required skills
Procurement, Supply chain management, Supplier relationship management, Purchase order management, Inventory reconciliation, Data analysis, Microsoft Excel, Problem-solving, Communication, Process improvement
Preferred skills
ERP systems, Food/beverage/CPG industry experience, Raw material bidding, Microsoft Business Central, BOMs maintenance, Dashboard creation, AI tools
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Slack, Google Workspace, Microsoft Business Central, Claude
Responsibilities
Manage procurement activities for raw materials, packaging, and product trials; Create, revise, issue, and track purchase orders; Follow up with suppliers regarding pricing, availability, and delivery timelines; Support quarterly and annual raw-material pricing reviews and bidding processes; Maintain accurate procurement databases and supplier information; Investigate discrepancies across inventory reports, purchase orders, and invoices; Perform three-way matching and assist with invoice reconciliation; Troubleshoot raw-material, packaging, and shipment issues; Coordinate replacement materials and revised purchase orders; Support packaging changes and pre-press activities; Track product samples and trial materials; Assist Finance with invoice reconciliation and audit documentation; Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and reporting; Help develop dashboards, trackers, and reporting tools; Explore automation and AI tools to reduce repetitive work.