Buyer

The Spice & Tea Exchange • St. Augustine, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

At The Spice & Tea Exchange® , our mission is to Create and Share the Experience of a More Flavorful Life . We are currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Procurement Specialist to help us bring our mission to life every day with our vendors, guests, franchise owners, and our team members.

The Buyer is responsible for purchasing products, managing inventory levels, executing replenishment strategies, and ensuring consistent product availability to support operational and customer demand. The Buyer evaluates vendor performance, monitors lead times, resolves supply issues, and ensures accuracy in product dating and warehouse receiving practices. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a buyer’s role. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks. Owns the full purchase order lifecycle including PO creation, confirmation, tracking, delivery management, discrepancy resolution, and closure. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED, Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Accounting a plus.
• Minimum of Five years’ experience in similar positions within Supply Chain for a Distributor or Wholesale operation.
• Strong demand planning, forecasting and organizational skills with a proactive approach.
• Advanced ability in Microsoft Excel, and forecasting & replenishment technology such as StockTrim or similar.
• Skilled in process workflows and maintaining attention to detail throughout the procurement process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with a strong business acumen and tactful approach.
• Adept in building and maintaining productive relationships with suppliers and collaborators and upholding high standards of customer service.
• Well versed in shipping software for UPS and USPS.
• Capable of independent work and team collaboration.
• Conducts self with a high degree of integrity, accountability, and positive influence.
• Consistent ability to utilize hands and fingers to perform tasks as necessary for job duties, which may include operating machinery, computer tools and equipment, handling materials, and typing (8+ hours per day).
• Consistent capacity for visual acuity to monitor processes, examine materials and labels, and ensure quality standards are met (8+ hours per day).
• Consistently communicate in English utilizing both written and oral methods including the use of speech and hearing to communicate effectively with team members, customers, and the ability to engage in verbal discussions and listen attentively (8+ hours per day).
• Consistent ability to perform various physical tasks that require continuous standing (8+ hours per day), sitting (8+ hours per day), walking (8+ hours per day), bending (3-5 hours per day), reaching (8+ hours per day), squatting, (3-5 hours per day), lifting; up to 50 lbs. (8+ hours per day), overhead lifting (3-5 hours per day), carrying (8+ hours per day), pushing/pulling (3-5 hours per day), climbing ladders and stairs (8+ hours per day), and maneuvering within a warehouse and office workspace (8+ hours per day).
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks (8+ hours per day).
• Ability to visually identify color, substance, products, and their characteristics (8+ hours per day).
• Consistently work around spices; must not be sensitive or allergic to various scents, spices, fruits, extracts, aromas, or personal protective equipment (8+ hours per day).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Accounting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and service.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts with vendors to secure favorable agreements.
• Issue purchase orders and ensure accuracy of order details (pricing, quantities, specs).
• Monitor order status and expedite or delay shipments when necessary.
• Manage supplier relationships and resolve issues related to quality, delays, or invoicing.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Work closely with production, sales, and finance teams to understand purchasing requirements.
• Ensure purchases follow company policies, budget guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate supplier compliance with quality standards and certifications.
• Monitor and evaluate supplier performance using KPIs.
• Maintain purchasing data within ERP or other procurement systems.
• Reviews requisitions and process in a timely manner.
• Contacts vendors with discrepancies with quantity and quality.
• Interfaces with all departments and resolves problems and issues as necessary.
• All other duties not previously mentioned, as needed and required by the company.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits.
• 401k plan + company match.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) for medical and/or dependent care.
• 100% Company paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) during first year, following 90 days of employment.
• 7 Paid Holidays.
• Employee product discounts.
• Biannual “Create & Share”, free product gifts.
• Annual “Holiday Bucks” with access to select personalized gifts for yourself or loved ones over the Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED