What are the responsibilities and job description for the Buyer position at PS Seasoning?
At PS Seasoning, our craft is flavor. As a four-generation, family-owned company, we believe the best recipes—and the best businesses—are built to last. Since 1986, we’ve been creating award-winning food products while fostering a culture rooted in respect, loyalty, and excellence.
Just like the recipes we create, our success starts with the right ingredients: Customer Focus, Development, Family, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. When you join PS Seasoning, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a family and a recipe for long-term success.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys balancing analytical decision-making with collaborative teamwork.
Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the continuity of supply for our internal manufacturing operations and external customers. You’ll take ownership of sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost management while helping shape supply chain strategies that support our continued growth.
What You’ll Do
Because here, people matter. We invest in our employees, celebrate wins together, and believe that doing things the right way—every time—creates something truly special. If you’re ready to grow your career with a company that values tradition, innovation, and family, we’d love to meet you.
Just like the recipes we create, our success starts with the right ingredients: Customer Focus, Development, Family, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. When you join PS Seasoning, you’re not just taking a job—you’re becoming part of a family and a recipe for long-term success.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys balancing analytical decision-making with collaborative teamwork.
Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring the continuity of supply for our internal manufacturing operations and external customers. You’ll take ownership of sourcing, supplier relationships, and cost management while helping shape supply chain strategies that support our continued growth.
What You’ll Do
- Purchase raw materials and commodities, including packaging, spices, and ingredients, to maintain uninterrupted supply
- Lead initiatives to ensure materials and projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget
- Develop and execute negotiation strategies for assigned categories
- Analyze and understand financials related to purchased items and total cost of ownership
- Review and manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) decisions
- Apply deep product knowledge, including risk mitigation and hedging strategies
- Partner with suppliers and internal Quality teams on product claims and resolutions
- Manage supplier performance through KPIs and scorecards
- Coordinate with Accounting on credits, debits, RMAs, and freight claims
- Support sourcing and onboarding of new materials and suppliers
- Establish secondary sourcing for key ingredients
- Negotiate and maintain contracts with strategic suppliers
- Maintain accurate vendor and item records
- Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and employee safety programs
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support broader Supply Chain initiatives
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (3–5 years) in supply chain, procurement, or the food/spice industry preferred
- Professional certifications such as CSCP or CPM a plus
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects
- A strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Results-driven mindset with a sense of urgency and persistence
- Adaptable, positive attitude with the ability to embrace change
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; ERP experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Relationship-building skills aligned with long-term company growth and strategy
Because here, people matter. We invest in our employees, celebrate wins together, and believe that doing things the right way—every time—creates something truly special. If you’re ready to grow your career with a company that values tradition, innovation, and family, we’d love to meet you.
- PS Seasoning is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
- PS Seasoning is an E-Verify Employer