Buyer

Lebermuth Co•South Bend, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lebermuth Company is currently looking for a Buyer to join our Procurement team. Lebermuth is a family owned, ingredient manufacturer, specializing in essential oils and custom-developed fragrance and flavor blends. We serve the personal care, home fragrance and fragrance/flavor reseller markets. Lebermuth culture is rich in family values, a trademark of our 100+ year history.

Requirements

5+ years’ experience buying in the Fragrance and/or Flavor industry
Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
Advanced Excel and MRP/ERP system proficiency
Strategic thinking, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Strong math, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent planning, prioritizing, attention to detail, and follow-up
Experience with structured processes and ability to enhance current processes
Advanced skills in MS Office Suite; primarily Microsoft Excel/Word
Strong MRP/ERP experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
Ability to write correspondence which is professional in both content and tone
Self-starter who can work independently and learn quickly
Excellent ability to build relationships with those internally and externally to influence/mentor others and meet the position needs
Creative and innovative to recognize an issue and work calmly to find a resolution

Nice To Haves

Strong aptitude with technology who could learn quickly and create more efficient processes
Ability to speak a foreign language
Enjoys and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, with a huge drive to create an impact while also being an effective listener, respectful problem-solver and a collaborative continuous learning team member.

Responsibilities

Execute well-timed, data-driven purchases that meet customer needs, reduce costs, and protect margins.
Balance forecasts, MRP signals, and real-time market insights to keep materials flowing.
Optimize inventory levels to ensure reliable product availability, minimizing stockouts and overages.
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships that consistently deliver on quality, cost, and reliability.
Ensure purchasing records, MRP systems, and inventory data are accurate, current, and actionable.
Stay informed on supply chain trends and price shifts, adapting sourcing strategies in real time.
Research and source material or vendor options to meet production and budget goals.
Exercise sound and accurate judgment.
Use logic and reasoning to identify solutions to problems.
Effectively present information and respond to questions from both internal and external customers, and vendors.