Buyer - Food Manufacturing

Buyer – Food Manufacturing Location: Remote w/some travel About Our Client: Our client operates within the snack foods industry, focusing on innovative product development and supply chain excellence. What Our Client Offers You: $80,000 – $100,000 base salary Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD Benefits 401k Benefits: Includes company match Paid Time Off: Holiday, Vacation, and Sick leave provided What You’ll Do: As a Buyer, you will play a vital role in supporting daily purchasing activities that keep our supply chain seamless and efficient. In this remote position, you will be responsible for ensuring timely procurement of materials, managing supplier communications, and supporting the overall production flow. The Buyer will coordinate closely with internal teams such as Supply Chain, Production, and Quality to ensure materials are available when needed and purchase orders are accurately processed. Key responsibilities include: Creating and issuing purchase orders based on production needs and management directives Confirming purchase order details with suppliers, including pricing and delivery dates Monitoring open purchase orders and expediting materials as required Communicating material availability risks and supporting urgent procurement needs Managing supplier relationships and updating records within the ERP system Resolving receiving discrepancies and invoice issues efficiently Qualifications You Have: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 3+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or related fields in a food manufacturing environment Knowledge of vendor management, purchase orders, and ERP systems Strong attention to detail, follow-up skills, and sense of urgency Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and ERP/data entry experience Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines Willing to learn procurement and supply chain processes #J-18808-Ljbffr Kinsa Group