Responsibility for procuring raw materials, packaging materials, and services related to direct procurement, while ensuring compliance with quality standards, meeting supply requirements, and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Managing negotiations and finalizing commercial contracts with existing and new suppliers.
Developing, evaluating, and approving new suppliers.
Monitoring supplier payments, reviewing invoices, and identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Assist the Quality Assurance Department in the qualification and approval of new suppliers, in accordance with company requirements and procedures, with a focus on quality and food safety aspects.
Participate in the annual evaluation process of raw material and packaging suppliers.
Assist in handling quality complaints related to raw material and packaging suppliers, including follow-up on corrective actions and their implementation, as required.
Manage purchase orders on an ongoing basis, both in the system and in coordination with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
Coordinate deliveries on an ongoing basis and prioritize raw material arrivals according to production plans and available storage capacity at the distribution center, while maintaining communication with all relevant stakeholders and suppliers.
Maintain procurement master data in the system, as well as dynamic purchase order data.
Extract annual data and prepare analyses based on quantities, consumption, and pricing, as a basis for negotiating and finalizing annual contracts.
Manage and track preliminary samples of raw materials and packaging materials, and update the relevant systems with the required documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory and quality requirements.
experience in a similar role.
B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management, Practical Engineer in Industrial Engineering and Management, or another relevant degree.
Ability to work under pressure and in a dynamic, multitasking environment.
Strong negotiation, cross-functional collaboration, and teamwork skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel.
Fluent English – reading, writing, and speaking.
TopGum is a disruptive, industry-leading company specializing in the development and manufacturing of functional gummy supplements.
Founded in 2004, the company has earned global recognition for integrating science, technology, and exceptional organoleptic profiles to produce gummies that deliver health benefits while offering superior taste and texture.
Committed to clean-label formulations, TopGum develops plant-based, non-GMO, and allergen-free gummies, addressing the rising demand for natural and sustainable products.
With advanced R&D capabilities and cutting-edge manufacturing, TopGum excels in creating innovative solutions that set industry standards. We work closely with partners to turn ideas into products aligned with their brand vision, meeting evolving consumer trends and shaping the future of gummy supplements for a healthier tomorrow.
The company employs over 250 professionals, including leading food technologists, pharmaceutical engineers, chemists, and mechanical engineers. TopGum’s US team comprised of expert sales and product development teams – empowering customers with unparalleled gummy capabilities.
