Purchasing Manager (Winston-Salem)
Foster USA, Winston Salem, NC, United States
We’re looking for a passionate, strategic sourcing leader who lives “People. Food. Together.”
At Foster, we’re building the smartest, leanest supply chain in the mid-Atlantic — connecting people and food faster, fresher, with fewer links and less waste. We’re growing fast, and we need a Purchasing Manager who can lead our procurement team with energy, creativity, and a true people-first mindset.
The Role
As Purchasing Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of our entire procurement function. You’ll directly supervise the Purchasing Supervisor and Buyer team while driving sourcing strategy, margin performance, supplier relationships, and supply chain excellence across fresh produce and related categories.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team
Drive strategic sourcing, forecasting, pricing, and margin management
Build strong collaboration between Buyers, Sales, Operations, and the executive team
Identify new product lines, sourcing opportunities, and innovative pricing models
Monitor and improve key metrics (margins, fill rates, spoilage, inventory accuracy)
Manage freight logistics, backhauls, and vendor compliance
Support onboarding of new business with precise forecasting and cost strategies
Who You Are
A dynamic, self-motivated leader with 8–10 years of progressive experience in food distribution procurement (fresh produce experience strongly preferred)
Passionate about people, culture, and making work enjoyable
A collaborative team player who thrives on processes, performance, and continuous improvement
Skilled in analytics, market trend analysis, commodity contracting, and profitability strategies
Someone who brings creativity, integrity, and a genuine desire to see others succeed
If you’re energized by fresh foods, love building strong supplier relationships, and want to make a real impact in a growing, people-first company, we want to talk to you.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and benefits
The chance to shape procurement strategy for a vertically integrated supply chain leader
A culture that truly values people, growth, and work-life balance
Ready to join a team that’s Bringing People and Food Together?
At Foster, we’re building the smartest, leanest supply chain in the mid-Atlantic — connecting people and food faster, fresher, with fewer links and less waste. We’re growing fast, and we need a Purchasing Manager who can lead our procurement team with energy, creativity, and a true people-first mindset.
The Role
As Purchasing Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and day-to-day oversight of our entire procurement function. You’ll directly supervise the Purchasing Supervisor and Buyer team while driving sourcing strategy, margin performance, supplier relationships, and supply chain excellence across fresh produce and related categories.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team
Drive strategic sourcing, forecasting, pricing, and margin management
Build strong collaboration between Buyers, Sales, Operations, and the executive team
Identify new product lines, sourcing opportunities, and innovative pricing models
Monitor and improve key metrics (margins, fill rates, spoilage, inventory accuracy)
Manage freight logistics, backhauls, and vendor compliance
Support onboarding of new business with precise forecasting and cost strategies
Who You Are
A dynamic, self-motivated leader with 8–10 years of progressive experience in food distribution procurement (fresh produce experience strongly preferred)
Passionate about people, culture, and making work enjoyable
A collaborative team player who thrives on processes, performance, and continuous improvement
Skilled in analytics, market trend analysis, commodity contracting, and profitability strategies
Someone who brings creativity, integrity, and a genuine desire to see others succeed
If you’re energized by fresh foods, love building strong supplier relationships, and want to make a real impact in a growing, people-first company, we want to talk to you.
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and benefits
The chance to shape procurement strategy for a vertically integrated supply chain leader
A culture that truly values people, growth, and work-life balance
Ready to join a team that’s Bringing People and Food Together?