Procurement Manager

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States.  Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more!  Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!  Come join the Seneca Foods team – Apply now!

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional who can effectively manage multiple categories across the company’s supply chain at the same time.  In this role, the primary responsibility is to coordinate and oversee the sourcing and delivery of goods, services, and supplies to various facilities, helping to streamline and consolidate purchasing efforts. This includes, but is not limited to, managing categories such as forklift purchases and leases, corrugate, film, adhesives, and ingredients to ensure all facility needs are met.  The individual will also serve as a resource to guide and support facilities within each category, conduct supplier audits, and participate in trials for new products. 

Responsibilities:

Purchase Material Handling Equipment needs

Purchase Warehouse Packaging Materials and Commodities

Purchase Ingredients Contracted at a Corporate Level

Communicate Regularly with Suppliers and Audit Facilities for Compliance

Maintain and review current price lists, status, and performance of suppliers

Respond to internal and supplier inquires in a timely manner

Other projects as requested by Management

Requirements:

Strong industry knowledge in the categories of procurement 

Excellent communication skills - both in person and via electronic correspondence

Strong computer skills

Experience in procurement or food production

College degree or related experience.  College degree in Business or Supply Chain is preferred

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at ADA@senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.