Purchasing Specialist

85C Bakery Cafe • Fullerton, CA

9d • $20 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bakery Materials Buyer supports 85°C Bakery Cafe’s supply chain by maintaining a reliable supply of raw ingredients and managing inbound overseas containers. This role coordinates purchasing, monitors market prices, evaluates suppliers, and secures competitive pricing while meeting quality, service, and delivery requirements.

Requirements

• Knowledge of purchasing practices within the bakery or food industry.
• Understanding of food supply chain operations, from suppliers through production and distribution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across vendors and internal departments.
• Familiarity with 85°C products, operational needs, and business objectives.
• Ability to manage competing priorities accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
• Strong commitment to ethical conduct and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

• SAP material setup: Create material numbers and records, gather required information, and obtain departmental approvals.
• Material documentation: Collect and maintain specification sheets and share relevant information with Quality Control, Warehouse, and Merchandise teams.
• Overseas container management: Coordinate purchase orders, lead times, invoice parking, and inbound logistics for overseas shipments.
• Taiwan coordination: Serve as the primary contact for inbound supply matters involving 85°C Taiwan.
• Supplier visits: Conduct routine supplier and manufacturer visits to verify alignment with Quality Assurance requirements.
• Trade shows: Attend industry events to identify materials offering improved quality and competitive pricing.
• Database maintenance: Keep SAP inventory records current, including specifications, shelf life, photographs, dimensions, and gross weight.
• Annual reporting: Prepare purchasing reports and analyze spending by vendor and item.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders and coordinate with vendors and internal departments to maintain production schedules.
• Adjust delivery dates as production needs change and ensure materials arrive on time.
• Identify alternatives for out-of-stock materials, obtain samples for Research and Development approval, and evaluate cost impacts.
• Document material quality concerns, communicate with vendors, coordinate returns, and request credits or replacements.
• Fulfill Research and Development requests by identifying suppliers, obtaining competitive bids, conducting cost analyses, and tracking samples and testing results.
• Create material numbers and records, gather required information, and obtain departmental approvals.
• Collect and maintain specification sheets and share relevant information with Quality Control, Warehouse, and Merchandise teams.
• Monitor market fluctuations, calculate cost impacts, and prepare monthly price-change reports.
• Regularly evaluate pricing, quality, service, and lead times to maintain competitive purchasing arrangements.
• Coordinate purchase orders, lead times, invoice parking, and inbound logistics for overseas shipments.
• Serve as the primary contact for inbound supply matters involving 85°C Taiwan.
• Conduct routine supplier and manufacturer visits to verify alignment with Quality Assurance requirements.
• Attend industry events to identify materials offering improved quality and competitive pricing.
• Keep SAP inventory records current, including specifications, shelf life, photographs, dimensions, and gross weight.
• Prepare purchasing reports and analyze spending by vendor and item.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits, including insurance, PTO, vacation pay, and a 401(k), subject to eligibility and plan terms.
• Complimentary employee meals and tea.
• A 20% discount on products while off duty.
• Monetary incentives through the employee referral program.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• A collaborative, energetic work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree