Purchasing Specialist
Sunny Sky Products, Houston, TX, United States
Purchasing Specialist
Sunny Sky Products prides itself on our commitment and dedication to creating, manufacturing and delivering top quality products in the beverage industry. We have generated an extensive product portfolio that includes frozen dispensed beverages, cold dispensed, hot dispensed and beverage enhancers. Position Summary: Sunny Sky Products is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Specialist to support the Houston manufacturing facility in maintaining a consistent flow of raw materials required for beverage production. This position plays a critical role in materials planning, purchase order execution and inter-company raw material transfers. The Purchasing Specialist will work closely with the master scheduling team, category buyers, quality assurance, and warehouse personnel to ensure timely and accurate material availability that aligns with production demands. Key Responsibilities: Raw Material Procurement & Purchase Execution Issue and manage purchase orders (POs) for raw materials, packaging, and indirect items required for the Houston facility. Follow up with vendors to confirm order receipt, delivery timelines, and shipment tracking to avoid stockouts or delays. Provide procurement and administrative support to corporate Category Buyers across assigned commodities. Production & Material Planning Collaboration Align closely with the master scheduling team to ensure raw material purchases support the latest production schedule and demand signals. Maintain planning data such as lead times, safety stock levels, and order minimums in SAP S/4HANA. Review and adjust open POs based on changes to production plans, supplier constraints, or updated forecasts. Inter-Company Transfers & Inventory Movement Coordinate the transfer of raw materials and finished goods between Sunny Sky facilities and 3PL locations. Monitor inventory movements and ensure accurate receipt and documentation in SAP. Reconcile any discrepancies in shipment quantity, timing, or material identification. Accounts Payable Support Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice, PO, and receipt mismatches. Investigate and clear blocked invoices and GR/IR discrepancies to ensure timely vendor payments. Warehouse Coordination Work with warehouse personnel to prioritize inbound materials needed for urgent production runs. Qualifications: Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or related field preferred. 2+ years of experience in procurement, materials planning, or supply chain operations; food or beverage industry experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with SAP (S/4HANA preferred), Tracegains, or other ERP and supplier approval systems. Strong follow-up, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to production-driven environment. Key Competencies: Procurement Accuracy & Execution Supplier Communication & Follow-Up Problem Solving & Issue Resolution Collaboration & Teamwork SAP/ERP System Proficiency Sunny Sky Products is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.
Sunny Sky Products prides itself on our commitment and dedication to creating, manufacturing and delivering top quality products in the beverage industry. We have generated an extensive product portfolio that includes frozen dispensed beverages, cold dispensed, hot dispensed and beverage enhancers. Position Summary: Sunny Sky Products is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchasing Specialist to support the Houston manufacturing facility in maintaining a consistent flow of raw materials required for beverage production. This position plays a critical role in materials planning, purchase order execution and inter-company raw material transfers. The Purchasing Specialist will work closely with the master scheduling team, category buyers, quality assurance, and warehouse personnel to ensure timely and accurate material availability that aligns with production demands. Key Responsibilities: Raw Material Procurement & Purchase Execution Issue and manage purchase orders (POs) for raw materials, packaging, and indirect items required for the Houston facility. Follow up with vendors to confirm order receipt, delivery timelines, and shipment tracking to avoid stockouts or delays. Provide procurement and administrative support to corporate Category Buyers across assigned commodities. Production & Material Planning Collaboration Align closely with the master scheduling team to ensure raw material purchases support the latest production schedule and demand signals. Maintain planning data such as lead times, safety stock levels, and order minimums in SAP S/4HANA. Review and adjust open POs based on changes to production plans, supplier constraints, or updated forecasts. Inter-Company Transfers & Inventory Movement Coordinate the transfer of raw materials and finished goods between Sunny Sky facilities and 3PL locations. Monitor inventory movements and ensure accurate receipt and documentation in SAP. Reconcile any discrepancies in shipment quantity, timing, or material identification. Accounts Payable Support Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve invoice, PO, and receipt mismatches. Investigate and clear blocked invoices and GR/IR discrepancies to ensure timely vendor payments. Warehouse Coordination Work with warehouse personnel to prioritize inbound materials needed for urgent production runs. Qualifications: Associate or bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, or related field preferred. 2+ years of experience in procurement, materials planning, or supply chain operations; food or beverage industry experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with SAP (S/4HANA preferred), Tracegains, or other ERP and supplier approval systems. Strong follow-up, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to production-driven environment. Key Competencies: Procurement Accuracy & Execution Supplier Communication & Follow-Up Problem Solving & Issue Resolution Collaboration & Teamwork SAP/ERP System Proficiency Sunny Sky Products is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.