Lead Buyer

Company Overview:

Contract Manufacturer of Vitamins and Supplements.

Position Overview:

The Lead Buyer will be responsible for raw materials purchases, from new product development through the entire order life cycle including cost, delivery, inventory, and payment.  Fostering strong supplier relationships to improve delivery of quality material and increase profitability.

Objectives & Responsibilities:

·       Oversees raw materials procurement, ensuring all materials meet quality and delivery standards.

·       Develop strategic  business partnerships with key packaging suppliers negotiating advantageous prices, top-tier quality, timely delivery, and extended  payment terms.

·       Evaluate vendor quotes and services to determine the best value to the company with cost, service, quality, and reliability, while strengthening supplier relationships.

·       Places purchase orders with suppliers and monitors adherence to delivery schedules.

·       Maintains communications externally with vendors and internally with manufacturing, sales and logistics to predict and optimize the supply chain.

·       Leads the negotiation process of supplier agreements and ensures that contractual obligations are met.

·       Manages inventory levels; adjusts orders as necessary to reduce excess inventory.

·       Seeks opportunities to maximize procurement efficiencies to support and increase product revenue and profitability. Research and identify new vendors ensuring alignment with company standards and requirements to achieve the most advantageous service, delivery, and payment terms from vendors.

·       Complete new vendor qualification forms and credit applications.

·       Oversee the purchase order cycle from initiation to completion, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in procurement process.

·       Forster collaboration and synergy amount team members to enhance on-time delivery and achieve shared objectives.

·       Analyze current vendor pricing to identify outliers and optimize procurement strategies.

·       Address budgetary issues, invoices discrepancies, and pricing discrepancies as they arise, ensuring financial integrity throughout project execution.

·       Maintain accurate information in QuickBooks, MO and MI CC Tracker tab always.

·       Provides daily updates in meetings regarding the status of all procurement activities ensuring accurate information is shared for the timely movement of orders to production.

·       All other duties as assigned by management

Skills & Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree preferred.

·       Familiar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures.

·       Minimum of (3) years related purchasing or finance experience. 

·       Excellent Math skills Required. Ability to convert pound to kilogram with the use of a calculator and complete repetitive calculations with minimal errors.

·       Strong computer skills: Proficient use of MS Office, Google Suite, and QuickBooks required.

·       Highly motivated, conscientious, self-managed team player, with experience working in a manufacturing team environment.

·       Must be thorough, detail-oriented, and organized.

·       Proven planning and analysis capabilities.

·       Demonstrate ability to manage limited resources effectively.

·       Ability to manage time efficiently to meet targets and deadlines.

·       Strong communication skills both verbal and written.

Additional Details:

·       Full Time with Competitive Compensation

·       Onsite Position

·       Health Benefits Package

·       PTO

·       Company headquartered in Central, Florida