JR Buyer

Junior Buyer

Procurement / Supply Chain • Full-Time

Somafina is a growing co-manufacturer of vitamins and supplements in Utah, and business is thriving as we attract larger, more established customers. It's a fast-paced environment with real momentum — which means real opportunities for growth. If you're ready to take on more and grow with us, we'd love to have you on the team.

Essential Responsibilities

• Oversees the purchasing of materials and services required by the organization, ensuring quality, quantity, delivery date, and cost.
• Self-engages in negotiations with suppliers on terms and conditions that are advantageous to Somafina.
• Conducts daily review and execution of system-generated MRP messages.
• Ensures that all POs placed are confirmed by suppliers within 48 hours of PO transmission.
• Maintains clear and concise PO updates and notes to ensure the entire organization has a clear understanding of current PO/item status.
• Maintains all system static data for assigned product categories, including but not limited to pricing, lead time, MOQ, and supplier information.
• Regularly reviews order volumes, credit terms, and credit limits as an effective negotiation tactic.
• Ensures supply chain continuity by qualifying a minimum of two sources on all materials.
• Conducts regular visits with suppliers to build network, negotiate costs, lead times, stocking programs, etc.
• Delivers supplier scorecard reviews on a specified and as-needed cadence.
• Supports and communicates in a clear and effective manner across the organization.
• Processes returns to vendor after MRB (Material Review Board) disposition to return.
• Liaises with Warehouse staff to provide all necessary documentation needed for receiving and quality review and release.
• Coordinates payment schedule between suppliers and the Somafina Accounting department.
• Establishes and maintains long-term relationships with suppliers and co-workers, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations, and maintaining a high degree of communication, cooperation, and coordination.
• Works effectively with other employees.
• Contributes to department team incentive goals, based on productivity in both quantity and quality of work and the accuracy to which the job and/or processes are completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies / Skill Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred but not required.
• 5–7 years of experience within supply chain or procurement preferred.
• Process-oriented and strong collaborator with the ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and across various departments.
• Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Objective, solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Resourceful, able to network and connect people to appropriate resources.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and follow-through.
• Perceptive, discovers underlying issues in situations and re-states them in a helpful way.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work without direct supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting or standing at a desk in an office environment.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• May be exposed to a dusty environment and/or considerable noise.