Procurement Inventory Agent

Procurement Inventory Agent

Glanbia – Southwest Cheese

Join this dynamic team focused on delivering better nutrition for every step of life’s journey  
Southwest Cheese is the world’s largest manufacturer of cheese/whey products and is located in Clovis, New Mexico.  It is a joint venture between Glanbia and The Greater Southwest Agency and provides ample opportunity for career growth and experience in a fast-paced, high-performing enterprise.

The Opportunity 

Are you passionate about procurement and supply chain management? Southwest Cheese is looking for a dedicated Procurement Inventory Agent to manage, plan, and oversee the procurement activities of direct materials for our facilities. This role involves supporting site operations, training departments on procurement practices, and ensuring compliance with company procedures. You'll play a key role in maintaining supplier relationships, managing inventory, and supporting cost-saving initiatives. This permanent position will report to the Procurement Operations Manager and duties include but are not limited to the following; 

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the subject matter expert for purchase order execution and management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain inventory levels and minimize costs.
• Reconcile and adjust purchase volumes using weekly site inventory counts.
• Ensure orders meet production schedule needs and manage urgent requirements.
• Perform day-to-day sourcing activities and support the category team.
• Manage product shortages, material availability, and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Support new product trials, specification changes, and maintain accurate records.
• Uphold safety and food safety regulations while supporting the non-conformance process.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED with a minimum of three years of related experience.
• Experience in a food or fortification manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project).
• Understanding of numeracy concepts and ability to apply them to practical situations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

If you are passionate about the environment and looking for a challenging role where you can make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please apply!

Where and how you will work  

The opportunity will be based in Clovis, NM.

What we would like to offer you!  

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary, 401K.  

About Glanbia  

The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.  

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.