Job Description

Position Summary: MariMed is seeking a seasoned Corporate Buyer/Planner with ingredients-based production experience to join our procurement team. This role is responsible for the planning, purchasing, expediting, and vendor management of ingredients used in our main production kitchen in New Bedford, MA. The Corporate Buyer/Planner will play a key role in supporting production schedules and ensuring the timely availability of dry goods mixes and ingredients for multiple kitchens in different states, in alignment with local production goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and purchase ingredients and materials to support production schedules in the New Bedford kitchen.
• Manage procurement and vendor relationships for corporate-managed ingredients and vendors across all kitchen locations.
• Ensure compliance with negotiated agreements regarding quality, pricing, stocking levels, and delivery timelines.
• Develop and maintain planning tools using MS Excel to support ingredients blends produced by contract manufacturers and the traveling production team.
• Support the corporate packaging buyer and actively participate in weekly Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) meetings.
• Enter purchase orders into the procurement system and process receipts upon delivery.
• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable department to resolve vendor invoice discrepancies.
• Work closely with the Sales team to align procurement activities with new product launches and sales plans.
• Assist Research & Development in sourcing new ingredients and work with Quality Assurance to qualify new suppliers for the Approved Supplier List (ASL).
• Provide occasional support to the Middleboro warehouse team.
• Leverage knowledge of inventory control, physical inventories, courier services, and trucking logistics.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in procurement, planning, or buying within the food manufacturing, commercial bakery, or other similar ‘ingredients’ heavy industry.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Our planning systems are low-tech with no automated MRP. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in using MS Excel to develop purchasing and inventory plans with data manually extracted from Sales and Production plans.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to support team members as needed.
• Ability to quickly learn and master new software systems; experience with Sage Intacct is a plus.
• Familiarity with inventory control and logistics operations.
• 3-5 years experience in a buyer/planner role

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in a commercial bakery or food service environment.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification and R&D support processes.

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