USA Procurement Analyst – Packaging

Farmina • Reidsville, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Procurement Analyst – Packaging supports sourcing printed and unprinted packaging materials for Farmina’s US production, including flexible packaging, labels, cartons, corrugated materials, and other packaging components. Based at the Reidsville, North Carolina manufacturing facility, the role supports cost, cash, quality-compliant supply, and supply continuity as the factory ramps up production. The position focuses on improving US packaging demand planning, reducing inventory, and localizing supply to shorten lead times. It collaborates with procurement teams in Italy, Serbia, and Brazil and supports the development of the North American supplier network.

The role reports to the Plant Manager, with a functional reporting line to the Global Procurement Director. It is an on-site position. Occasional flexibility outside standard business hours may be required to address production or supplier priorities, and occasional travel to suppliers or Farmina locations may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• Zero to three years of relevant professional experience, including internships, in procurement, supply chain, operations, packaging, manufacturing, or data analysis; recent graduates with strong analytical internships will be considered.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, including the ability to turn raw data into practical conclusions.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills and ability to extract and manipulate large data sets from ERP systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, curious, solution-oriented mindset and strong willingness to learn.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across functions and cultures.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to suppliers or Farmina locations, if required.
• Ability to occasionally work outside standard business hours to support production or supplier-related priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with packaging materials or in the FMCG, food, pet food, or manufacturing industries.
• Exposure to purchasing or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV / Business Central.

Responsibilities

• Consolidate and analyze internal material demand using past consumption, forecasts, stock levels, and incoming orders.
• Coordinate with procurement teams in Italy and Serbia on joint demand and order reviews; consolidate open purchase orders, monitor artwork status, track shipments, and review consignment stock positions to avoid stock-outs, reduce purchase-order-to-delivery lead times, and reduce inventory.
• Prepare requests for quotation, including specifications, cost models, volume forecasts, and printing technology; compare and analyze supplier proposals, provide sourcing recommendations, and support commercial negotiations through contract completion.
• Support inventory optimization by reducing stocks, extending consignment, and helping implement Vendor Inventory Management.
• Support supplier onboarding and collect and maintain required commercial, quality, compliance, and sustainability documentation.
• Track supplier delivery performance, quality issues, and service levels, and flag risks and delays to the Procurement Lead.
• Assist with packaging development, qualification, and change projects by coordinating samples, specifications, testing, artwork requirements, and implementation timelines.
• Support cost-saving, value-analysis, and supplier-development initiatives while protecting quality, service, and supply continuity.
• Help resolve purchase order, invoice, and pricing discrepancies with suppliers, Finance, and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare regular procurement reports, analyses, and management presentations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 90% company-paid employee-only medical plan option.
• 401(k) with employer matching program.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Employee discounts.
• International exposure through collaboration with the Global Procurement team and plants in Italy, Serbia, and Brazil.
• Opportunity to help build the procurement function as Farmina North America grows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level