Strategic Sourcing Buyer

Are you sick of being with a company that keeps crying foul because of the economy, the current political environment or some other excuse? Are your company’s products an afterthought in consumers’ minds? Is your work environment stodgy – or just plain old boring? Well, we are working with a company that experienced 40%+ growth each of the last 2 years. They are dominating their category and maintain the most repeat customer loyalty across all of their competitors. Job Title: Strategic Sourcing Buyer Location: Newton, MA Ref No: 1503 Scope of Responsibility: Associate Sourcing Manager reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing. Identify, qualify, negotiate and manage strategic supplier relationships. Identify primary and secondary sources of supply – both domestic and international. Effectively work cross-functionally with R&D, quality and product management to drive the new product introduction process. Partner with contract manufacturing to ensure supply/ingredient compatibility with the manufacturing process. Background Required: Highly energetic, creative, self-directed individual with at least 2 years of global sourcing / procurement experience. Background that includes some combination of purchasing food, nutrition, dietary supplements, proteins, vitamins, enzymes, organic flavors / sweeteners, and/or other ingredients. Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment managing multiple projects and establishing processes. Compensation Plan: $70,000 – $90,000. Full benefit package. #J-18808-Ljbffr LifeWork Search