Sr. Buyer

Van Drunen Farms • Momence, IL

1d • $90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and inventory planning.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) and strong Excel/data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships independently and drive performance improvements.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-volume, complex purchasing activities to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging to support production.
• Manage supplier relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for performance, issue resolution, and service improvements.
• Track and follow up on purchase orders to proactively resolve delays and maintain supply continuity.
• Monitor procurement KPIs such as on-time delivery, lead times, cost efficiency, and supplier performance, driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Strategic Sourcing to support production needs and resolve issues.
• Support contract execution, vendor compliance, and cost-saving initiatives through negotiations and sourcing strategies.
• Mentor and support buyers while ensuring ERP data accuracy across pricing, lead times, and supplier information.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and operational performance.
• Cross-functional exposure across supply chain, operations, and finance teams.
• Career growth within a global ingredient manufacturing organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees