Associate Buyer

GT'S Living Foods • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At GT’s Living Foods, our Buyers play a critical role in holding suppliers accountable to the accepted purchasing methods, policies, and procedures of the Company. The Buyer is responsible for supporting the procurement function of a commodity from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.

Requirements

• 3+ years of in purchasing, buying and/or procurement; CPG and/or packaging/indirect is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced in Microsoft Excel, Experienced with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and familiarity to ERP/Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Proficient negotiation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Analytic skills with the ability to independently utilize various data points to drive decisions
• Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment and set, meet, and manage competing deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize department and company objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage supplier relationships

Nice To Haves

• CPG and/or packaging/indirect is preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities for assigned commodities from requisition through delivery.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and delivery conditions to assess current and future material availability.
• Generate market analysis reports to support purchasing decisions and sourcing strategies.
• Evaluate vendor quotations for quality, cost, delivery, and overall value.
• Assist with supplier selection and sourcing activities.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure high-quality products and services at competitive prices.
• Uphold company standards for quality, ethics, compliance, and professional conduct in all procurement activities.
• Prepare, issue, and review purchase orders, change notices, bids, vendor agreements, and order claims.
• Verify procurement documents for legal compliance, pricing accuracy, and adherence to company specifications and policies.
• Track and coordinate the timely delivery of purchased materials and commodities.
• Support vendor performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure procurement requirements are met.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to investigate and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and procurement documentation.
• Assist in ensuring uninterrupted supply of materials needed to support business operations.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD
• Life & Disability
• 401K with Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on the amazing GT’s product line
• Corporate Discounts with our partners thru LifeMart (concert & sporting event tickets, cell phone service, gifts, restaurants, hotels, gyms, childcare, and more!)
• on-site corporate gym
• food trucks every weekday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level