Buyer - Co-Manufacturing (Remote)

Join Litehouse as a Co-Manufacturing Buyer! This position is open to remote candidates. Candidates within a 60 mile radius of a facility will be required to work a hybrid schedule. Are you a detail-driven supply chain professional who thrives on keeping products moving and partners aligned? Litehouse is looking for a Co-Manufacturing Buyer to support external manufacturing operations, manage material flow, and help ensure our co-man partners have what they need to deliver quality products on time. If you enjoy solving problems, balancing priorities, and working across teams, this could be the perfect next step. What You Will Do Manage MRP evaluations and purchase orders for co-manufacturing sites, including confirmations, updates, and past-due orders. Monitor inventory levels, transfer reports, holds, credits, reorder points, and short-dated or obsolete materials. Respond quickly to shortages, schedule changes, and supply disruptions while tracking issues and supporting corrective actions. Coordinate new product launches by managing approvals, forecasts, system setup, and item or pricing changes. Partner with Senior Co-Man Coordinators to support production schedules, material transfers, and detailed job packets. Complete inventory reconciliations, job closeouts, and system updates with a high level of accuracy. Participate in performance reviews, metrics meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives with internal teams and external partners. What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field or Associate's degree with relevant experience considered Experience in procurement, inventory management, supply chain, or manufacturing coordination required Working knowledge of MRP systems, purchasing tools, and Microsoft Excel Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and suppliers High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Why Litehouse Foods? https://www.litehousefoods.com/ At Litehouse, you're more than just an employee-you're an owner. As a 100% employee-owned company, we believe in investing in people, not just products. That means you'll have a voice in our future and a stake in our success. We foster a collaborative, hands-on environment where your work matters and your ideas are valued. From the floor to the leadership team, we're committed to continuous improvement, community impact, and doing what's right-every time. Join us and help shape the future of food. 401(k) + Company Match Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off Employee-Owned Culture Career Growth Opportunities We do not offer sponsorship All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.