Purchasing Associate
Beaumont, California Job ID 26-3425 Date posted Aug. 23, 2026 Category Manufacturing JobsStarting Pay: $18.90 - $25 per hour
Shift: 1st Shift: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
We are hiring a Plant Purchasing Associate for our Beaumont, CA plant who will support the maintenance team making sure they secure the right parts to ensure our machines are operating and production runs smoothly. This is a full-time position within our manufacturing facility with opportunities for advancement!
Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!
We offer eligible employees competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to assist employees and their families with their financial security, health, and well-being.
- Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Earn up to 2 weeks paid time off during first year
- 401k with Company Match
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for monthly and yearly closing with MRO for purchasing spares and supplies for maintenance, production, sanitation and safety.
- Analyze result of monthly purchasing to derive cost-saving tasks and execute cost-saving tasks with related department.
- Manage and control the inventory, shortage risk for all spares, supplies and tools.
- Monitoring the price trends and suggest innovative idea to improve expenses.
- Manage and control all purchasing items to be purchased through the CMMS MRO system 100%.
- Continuous improvement to reduce price of any purchased items.
- Increase accuracy of monthly manufacturing cost forecasting by monitoring the expense uses and production index.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or combination of education and experience
- 1+ years’ experience in procurement and sourcing role in a manufacturing environment
- Microsoft Office Suite experience
The employing subsidiaries of CJ Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
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