Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager – Meat / Protein Manufacturing

Location :  Owensboro, Kentucky (On-Site)

Join a nationally recognized food manufacturing company known for providing high-quality, nutritious food to school foodservice and private-label customers. We’re looking for a  Procurement Manager – Meat  to oversee raw material sourcing, supplier performance, and yield optimization across protein categories.

This is an exciting opportunity for a  strategic, analytical procurement professional  to make an immediate impact in a growing organization that values integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Apply today  to join a company making a difference in food manufacturing!  Send your confidential resume to Alana Seddon at  alana.seddon@gogpac.com

What You’ll Do

• Manage all meat and protein procurement to ensure uninterrupted production and supply continuity.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, contracts, and scorecards to drive yield, quality, and cost improvement.
• Analyze supplier pricing and yield data to identify savings opportunities and improve margins.
• Collaborate with  Quality, R&D, Finance, and Operations  on specifications, reformulations, and sourcing strategy.
• Ensure USDA compliance, product integrity, and adherence to company standards.
• Maintain accurate procurement data, contracts, and pricing files within ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards).
• Partner with logistics and finance teams to manage freight, inventory, and total landed cost.

What You’ll Bring

Why You’ll Love It Here

Join a  growing national company  with strong values and career advancement potential.

Work in a  collaborative, innovative culture  that rewards initiative and results.

Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and full benefits package.

Keywords : food manufacturing, procurement, manager, meat, protein, supply chain, price improvement, product integrity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.