Buyer - Supply Chain

Better Being • Ogden, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, coordinates procurement activities for contract manufacturing, finished goods, services, and assigned indirect spend categories. Manages purchasing activities and supplier relationships to support cost, quality, service, inventory, and productions requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, contract manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Experience with MRP, ERP, or other inventory and procurement management systems preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of procurement, sourcing, supplier management, inventory planning, and purchasing processes.
• Effective negotiations, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other business systems used for reporting, analysis, and procurement activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory and production planning for a variety of finished goods.
• Manage assigned indirect spend categories, including sourcing, purchasing activities, and supplier support.
• Prepare purchase orders and bid requests.
• Review proposals and negotiate contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority.
• Maintain co-manufacturer and supplier relationships to ensure business needs, service expectations, and supply requirements are met.
• Investigate and secure sources for production services as business needs dictate.
• Facilitate raw material and packaging shipments from warehouse to co-manufacturer.
• Coordinate, monitor, and follow up on out-of-house processing and packaging.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, finance, marketing, and other departments on procurement-related activities.
• Provide accurate projections on expenditures, price variances, and inventory levels for planning purposes.
• Maintain procurement records, supplier information, pricing data, and market intelligence to support purchasing decisions.
• Monitor supplier performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and service levels and coordinate corrective actions as needed.
• Resolve supplier, quality, delivery, and service issues with internal stakeholders and suppliers and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify cost savings, supplier consolidation, and process improvement opportunities within assigned spend categories.
• Approve invoices for payment within established authority levels.
• Expedite delivery of goods and materials to support business needs.
• Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support company, department, and safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Benefits

• Access to our Employee Health Clinic for your medical needs.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance coverage.
• Participation in our Family First Program, emphasizing work-life balance.
• 401(K) plan with generous employer match to help you plan for the future.
• Educational Reimbursement opportunities to support your continued learning and development.
• Wellness Incentives to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Substantial product discounts, because we value our team members as customers too.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays, ensuring you have time to rest and recharge.

What This Job Offers

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