Buyer

Our client, a cosmetic manufacturer specializing in personal care products, is nestled in Southern California and is actively looking to add a Buyer with raw material (liquids) purchasing experience to their team. Salary: $80 - $90K annually Location: Los Angeles, CA Type: Direct Hire Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9AM – 6PM Key Job Responsibilities Full responsibility for managing and maintaining all open purchase orders. Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in improved pricing and on‑time deliveries. Collaborate with inventory and demand planning team to optimize stock levels, minimize waste, and ensure product availability. Forecast needs and supplies while managing inventory levels. Assist and manage the procurement budget, tracking expenses and making recommendations for cost control. Generate regular reports on procurement performance, cost savings, supplier performance, and market trends for senior management. Stay updated on industry trends and identify new cost‑saving opportunities. Collect and analyze data to ensure the company is making the best decisions. Maintain day‑to‑day purchasing practices. Qualifications Must have 3-4 years of experience as a Buyer, specifically purchasing raw material (liquid) for the cosmetic, personal care, or nutraceutical industry. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Dependable and responsible who can take direction and work with little supervision when required. Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a similar field preferred, not required. Benefits Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week) Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week) MetLife Voluntary Benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401K Retirement Savings Plan Direct Deposit & weekly e‑payroll Referral Bonus Programs Certification and training opportunities Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. By applying and submitting your resume, you authorize Yoh to review and reformat your resume to meet Yoh’s hiring clients’ preferences. To learn more about Yoh’s privacy practices, please see our Candidate Privacy Notice: #J-18808-Ljbffr