Buyer / Planner

*Candidate Must Be Onsite 5 days/week in Scottsdale*

About the Role


We are seeking a detail-oriented Buyer to support the Purchasing team in procuring finished goods, materials, and services for the organization. In this role, you will collaborate with suppliers, operations teams, and third-party manufacturing partners to ensure inventory availability, cost efficiency, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has experience in purchasing, supply chain operations, inventory management, and ERP systems, with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


Responsibilities

• Create and manage purchase orders for inventory products and other business requirements.
• Track purchase orders and supplier deliveries to ensure products are received accurately and on schedule.
• Identify, evaluate, and support onboarding of prospective suppliers.
• Assist with request for proposal (RFP) processes, including supplier communication, proposal evaluations, and pricing negotiations.
• Resolve purchasing and receiving issues, including damaged shipments, product quality concerns, and delivery discrepancies.
• Generate reports, spreadsheets, and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to purchasing and inventory management.
• Maintain and distribute daily operational and inventory reporting.
• Monitor inventory levels, on-time delivery performance, product yields, SKU classifications, and other supply chain metrics.
• Support forecasting activities for inventoried products and assist with inventory planning efforts.
• Manage specification and label review processes with third-party manufacturing partners.
• Participate in weekly supplier and production review meetings to discuss open orders and production schedules.
• Coordinate freight deliveries, shipment pickups, and transportation activities.
• Identify and present cost-saving opportunities through supplier negotiations and process improvements.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, logistics, or a related field.
• Experience creating and managing purchase orders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build positive supplier relationships.
• Understanding of inventory management and supply chain processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Purchasing, or a related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably within the dietary supplement, nutraceutical, direct selling, consumer products, or manufacturing industries.
• Experience with NetSuite Purchasing and Inventory Control modules.
• Familiarity with cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices) environments.
• Experience with document control processes.
• Experience with inventory forecasting and KPI reporting.
• Familiarity with Concur, HighJump, or similar business systems.
• Experience working with third-party manufacturers (3PMs).

Preferred Skills

• Supplier relationship management and negotiation.
• Inventory planning and forecasting.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• Freight and logistics coordination.
• Cost-reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to identify risks, anticipate obstacles, and develop effective solutions.

Work Environment

• Ability to occasionally work evenings, weekends, or holidays based on business needs.
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment supporting purchasing, inventory, and supply chain operations.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.
• A commitment to accuracy and operational excellence.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high attention to detail.
• A passion for building strong partnerships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.