Email Opening Apply Now Title Materials Manager  About the Organization Tate's Bake Shop is a dynamic, fast-growing company, embodying the mindset of a highly entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and agile organization that invests in our people and our brand. At Tate's we believe in the power of real - our goods are made with real, simple ingredients, by real, passionate people. We are obsessed with quality and strive to make the world a little sweeter. Our culture is grounded through a set of values that foster us to Lead with Our Hearts, be Forward Thinking and embrace the importance of Winning Together. Visit www.tatesbakeshop.com or follow Tate's Bake Shop on Instagram at www.instagram.com/TatesBakeShop.   Category Procurement   Description Job Summary: The Materials Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of raw materials, packaging, and indirect supplies for the Tate's Bake Shop manufacturing operation. This role plans and coordinates sourcing, ordering, and purchasing activities; maintains vendor relationships; oversees daily inventory management; and serves as the primary procurement liaison to Mondelez (MDLZ) cross-functional teams. The Materials Manager drives cost productivity, supply continuity, and process standardization across the plant. Job Duties: Material Ordering & Planning Plan and execute purchasing of all raw materials, packaging materials, and indirect supplies based on demand plans and material projections. Place and manage purchase orders across key suppliers (ICB, MSP, ColorAd, Carton Services, PrintPack, Allied, SupplyOne, and specialty ingredient vendors). Order materials 8–16 weeks out based on material projection; manage daily orders for perishable/high-turnover items (butter, walnuts, oat, flour, eggs, milk). Coordinate daily raw material and packaging deliveries for Pine St and Pies+Cakes operations Manage weekly ordering task assignments and maintain the WB Mason ordering list. Establish and maintain Thursday as the designated consolidated ordering day for sanitation, lab, and safety supplies. Conduct weekly, biweekly, and monthly material analysis to generate purchase orders. Supply Management Oversee ordering of indirect supplies across all departments: Sanitation, QC, EHS, Pine Warehouse, Maintenance, HR, Packaging & Containers, and Office Supplies. Manage supplier accounts for Cintas (soap, hand sanitizer, PPE), Dicor (chemicals), Uline, Advertape, Richlin, Martor, and other ancillary vendors. Ensure packaging materials (corrugate, bags, film, trays, stretch wrap) are available to meet production schedules. Coordinate with the Inventory Specialist to act on replenishment needs identified through cycle counts and inventory consolidation. Coordinate with scheduler to ensure correct supplies are in-house to support production Vendor Relations Maintain and develop relationships with all raw material, packaging, and indirect supply vendors. Support MDLZ Procurement in securing competitive pricing through RFPs (corrugate, chocolate, and other categories). Monitor market pricing trends and identify productivity and cost-saving opportunities. Meet regularly with external manufacturers and key vendors to discuss production and supply needs. Manage supplier communications through a clear chain of command to prevent duplicate inquiries. Material Communications & Cross-Functional Coordination Serve as the primary material handling contact for MDLZ cross-functional teams: PPD/PPA, BD/PCDM, corporate Procurement, R&D, and Quality. Collaborate with planning and sales teams through BD/PCDM on Limited Time Offers (LTOs), new product launches (Innovation), everyday SKUs, downsizes, and marketing events (4+ annually). Participate in NAV Supplier Management Meetings, PSI, PLT, Weekend Planning, PPD/PPA, LTO, and EveryDay project meetings, and Purés coordination as needed. Maintain a centralized information repository to ensure proactive communication and prevent duplicate inquiries. Risk Management & Compliance Perform regular risk analysis and develop business continuity plans (BCPs) for high-risk and sole-source materials in collaboration with corporate procurement team. Consult with Food Safety and Quality Assurance on ingredient and packaging compliance requirements as needed Responsible for all applicable Company procedures and policies, including Mondelez Quality Policies. Ensure compliance with FDA, FSSC, New York State Dept of Ag and Markets, and other regulatory requirements to assure food safety and quality. Manage Tipalti invoice processing and payment workflows. Manage NetSuite Purchase Order issuance, adjustments, and approvals up to 100k. Inventory Oversight Oversee daily inventory management of raw materials and packaging at all locations. Partner with the Inventory Specialist to ensure accurate counts, timely replenishment, and minimal production disruption. Analyze inventory data to optimize ordering frequency and reduce waste. Other related duties as assigned. Compensation and Benefits $110,000 annual salary (OT exempt) 10% annual performance and company bonus Opportunities for growth Employee discounts Holiday pay 401K match Medical, vision, dental *Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with known allergens such as: milk, eggs, nuts (tree nuts), wheat, soy.*   IND1   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Pine Street   Number of Openings 1   Salary   Shift Days   EOE Statement Tate's Bake Shop is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics or other characteristic protected by law. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now

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