Senior Buyer (Food & Beverage Manufacturing)

We’re partnering with a well-established, growing manufacturer to find a Senior Buyer with a strong background in food & beverage manufacturing. This role is critical in ensuring uninterrupted supply, driving cost savings, and building strategic supplier relationships in a dynamic production environment.

What You’ll Do

● Lead procurement of packaging and ingredient materials based on ERP-driven production needs

● Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supplier agreements to drive cost savings

● Partner cross-functionally (Planning, Finance, QA, Operations) to resolve supply challenges

● Manage inventory strategies and ensure on-time delivery to production

● Identify and mitigate supply risks, including dual sourcing strategies

● Source and qualify new suppliers to improve cost and performance

● Support budgeting and forecasting through market and consumption analysis

● Play a key role in new product launches and supplier transitions

What We’re Looking For

● 6 years of purchasing experience within food & beverage manufacturing (required)

● Strong experience with ERP/planned purchasing systems

● Proven negotiation and supplier management skills

● Solid understanding of inventory management and supply chain processes

● Advanced Excel and analytical capabilities

● Experience with ECNs, rebranding, or production schedule changes is a plus

● Bachelor’s degree preferred (or CPM/CPIM certification in lieu of degree)

What Sets You Apart

● Strong attention to detail and ability to manage shifting priorities

● Effective communicator who can influence both internal teams and suppliers

● Problem-solver who can navigate supply disruptions and tight timelines

● Ability to perform in a deadline-driven, fast-paced manufacturing environment

Compensation & Perks

● $80,000 – $88,000 base salary

● 6% bonus target

● Relocation package available

● Monday–Friday schedule (7–4 or 8–5)

● Primarily onsite, with potential for limited remote flexibility after training

This is a high-impact role with strong cross-functional visibility and the opportunity to directly influence sourcing strategy and operational success.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must have valid, independent authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer, support, or accept any form of sponsorship—whether employer, third-party, future, contingent, transfer, or otherwise. Candidates must be able to work for any employer in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship of any kind. Work authorization will be verified, and misrepresentation will result in immediate removal from consideration.