JR Buyer

Somafina•Layton, UT

24d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Somafina is a growing co-manufacturer of vitamins and supplements in Utah, and business is thriving as we attract larger, more established customers. It's a fast-paced environment with real momentum — which means real opportunities for growth. If you're ready to take on more and grow with us, we'd love to have you on the team.

Requirements

Process-oriented and strong collaborator with the ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and across various departments.
Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Objective, solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
Resourceful, able to network and connect people to appropriate resources.
Strong planning and organizational skills and follow-through.
Perceptive, discovers underlying issues in situations and re-states them in a helpful way.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work without direct supervision.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred but not required.
5–7 years of experience within supply chain or procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees the purchasing of materials and services required by the organization, ensuring quality, quantity, delivery date, and cost.
Self-engages in negotiations with suppliers on terms and conditions that are advantageous to Somafina.
Conducts daily review and execution of system-generated MRP messages.
Ensures that all POs placed are confirmed by suppliers within 48 hours of PO transmission.
Maintains clear and concise PO updates and notes to ensure the entire organization has a clear understanding of current PO/item status.
Maintains all system static data for assigned product categories, including but not limited to pricing, lead time, MOQ, and supplier information.
Regularly reviews order volumes, credit terms, and credit limits as an effective negotiation tactic.
Ensures supply chain continuity by qualifying a minimum of two sources on all materials.
Conducts regular visits with suppliers to build network, negotiate costs, lead times, stocking programs, etc.
Delivers supplier scorecard reviews on a specified and as-needed cadence.
Supports and communicates in a clear and effective manner across the organization.
Processes returns to vendor after MRB (Material Review Board) disposition to return.
Liaises with Warehouse staff to provide all necessary documentation needed for receiving and quality review and release.
Coordinates payment schedule between suppliers and the Somafina Accounting department.
Establishes and maintains long-term relationships with suppliers and co-workers, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations, and maintaining a high degree of communication, cooperation, and coordination.
Works effectively with other employees.
Contributes to department team incentive goals, based on productivity in both quantity and quality of work and the accuracy to which the job and/or processes are completed.
Other duties as assigned.