Associate Buyer

Company & Culture: At GT’s Living Foods, LLC, we’ve stayed true to the authentic brewing process for over 25 years. Our #1 selling Kombucha is raw, organic, naturally effervescent, and handcrafted in small batches – always cultured, never compromised. We’re proud to remain a family owned & operated company. As our GT’s family continues to grow, we are deeply humbled and sincerely grateful for every moment of this journey with you. Requirements: Experience: 5+ years of in purchasing, buying and/or procurement; CPG and/or packaging/indirect is preferred. Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced in Microsoft Excel, Experienced with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and familiarity to ERP/Microsoft Dynamics 365. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related is preferred. Job Description: At GT’s Living Foods, our Buyers play a critical role in holding suppliers accountable to the accepted purchasing methods, policies, and procedures of the Company. The Buyer is responsible for supporting the procurement function of a commodity from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and maintain purchasing systems, procedures, and work instructions. Analyze market trends, pricing, and delivery conditions to assess current and future material availability. Generate market analysis reports and synthesize data to identify purchasing priorities and opportunities. Evaluate supplier quotations and negotiate pricing, quality, delivery, and service terms. Implement vendor evaluation processes to support strategic sourcing decisions. Design, implement, and monitor procurement reporting systems to meet organizational requirements. Source, recruit, and maintain relationships with suppliers that provide high-quality products and services at competitive pricing. Ensure all procurement activities adhere to the highest standards of ethics, compliance, and professional conduct. Prepare, issue, and review purchase orders, contracts, bids, change notices, vendor agreements, and order claims. Verify purchasing documents for legal compliance, pricing accuracy, and adherence to company specifications and policies. Manage supplier performance and support continuous improvement initiatives related to cost, quality, and service. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies align with operational and business objectives. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficient negotiation skills Effective verbal and written communication skills Analytic skills with the ability to independently utilize various data points to drive decisions Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment and set, meet, and manage competing deadlines Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize department and company objectives Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage supplier relationships GT’s Employee Experience (Benefits/Perks): Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD Life & Disability 401K with Matching Employee Assistance Program Discounts on the amazing GT’s product line Corporate Discounts with our partners thru LifeMart (concert & sporting event tickets, cell phone service, gifts, restaurants, hotels, gyms, childcare, and more!) Others: on-site corporate gym, food trucks every weekday, etc. Job Details: Work Hours: Business hours. Work Attire: Use good judgement, keeping in mind the nature of their work, their own safety and the safety of others, and their need to interact with the public. Pay Range: $85,000 to $100,000 GT's Living Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.