Job Summary
A growing manufacturing operation in the food and beverage production industry is seeking a Purchasing Supervisor for a direct hire opportunity in Hanford, CA. This role is ideal for a purchasing and inventory professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys keeping materials, packaging, warehouse support, and vendor activity aligned with operational needs.
The Purchasing Supervisor will oversee purchasing activities for raw materials, packaging supplies, and inventory support functions that help production and distribution run efficiently. This position offers strong visibility across departments and the opportunity to work closely with production, warehouse, quality, transportation, and finance teams.
This is a team-oriented environment where organization, accountability, communication, and follow-through are valued. Candidates can expect supportive leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements that directly impact supply chain efficiency, inventory accuracy, and overall plant performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Order raw materials, packaging supplies, and related inventory needed to support production schedules and distribution requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels, usage trends, vendor lead times, and purchasing needs to help prevent shortages, delays, or excess stock.
- Communicate with vendors regarding pricing, availability, delivery timelines, order status, and service performance.
- Support accurate inventory tracking for finished goods, raw materials, packaging supplies, and warehouse-related materials.
- Supervise and support warehouse staff through training, daily guidance, performance feedback, and operational follow-up.
- Partner with production, quality assurance, transportation, and finance teams to improve purchasing controls, inventory accuracy, and warehouse efficiency.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $80,000 to $90,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: Hanford, CA.
- For more information on this opportunity and a confidential conversation, please contact Mike Marmolejo at 5 5 9 – 5 4 7 – 6 0 6 4 or email your resume to m m a r m o l e j o @ a p p l e o n e . com
This company offers growth and a great group of people to work with.