Buyer - Full time - Supply Chain Purchasing

Job Title: Supply Chain Purchaser/Buyer - VA
Report(s) to: Head of Procurement & SC Manager - VA
Job Type: Full-time/Exempt
Warabeya North America is a leading food manufacturer specializing in high-quality fresh and ready-to-eat food products. As part of the global Warabeya Nichiyo Group headquartered in Japan, we are dedicated with years of food innovation with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Our North American operations are growing, offering a collaborative, fast-paced environment where employees have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and growth together with the company.

The Supply Chain (SC) Purchaser supervises the daily activities of the Material Control/Supply Chain department. This role is responsible for analyzing, reporting, recording, tracking, and auditing purchasing information and inventory for the VA plant. The SC Purchaser collaborates closely with the Warehouse Supervisor and warehouse team to manage purchasing needs and support inventory control for the facility. This position is a purchasing focused role, and a strong purchasing background is mandatory. Inventory control and warehouse management experience is a plus.

Collaborate with Warehouse Supervisor regarding any issues regarding purchasing, inventory and the team coverage

Get cross trained in inventory management and have the basic knowledge of warehouse management for team coverage for daily operations including weekends and holidays

Manage the inventory and warehousing activities by effectively forecasting material demands, stock levels, re-order points and resources capacity ensuring product availability

Maintain and update e-procurement computerized system and prepare status reports on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

Build and develop relationships with other departments (Production, R&D) while ensuring compliance in all areas as specified by company policies and procedures

Ensure accurate and timely receipts of invoices and purchase orders - A/P Vouchers in Syteline, Invoice reconciliation

Maintain and/or implement purchasing and recordkeeping systems

Assist Supply Chain Manager and guide the team with warehouse supervisor/manager to achieve the department goal(s)

Drive JSOX project - communicate with internal auditors and provide requested information in a timely manner

Support the inventory and purchasing system upgrade or implementation projects as needed

Minimum 2 years of Purchasing experience

Minimum 2 years of Purchasing and inventory systems such as SAP or Oracle

English proficiency in both oral and written

MS office proficiency

Must be able to work after hours for weekly and monthly inventory audit

Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed

Strong planning skills including forecasting and cost saving

Excellent at relationship building and interpersonal effectiveness

Must have a hands‑on work ethic

Flexible mindset with the ability to adapt to change and learn quickly

Ability to work onsite (remote work is not an option)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis at the time the employment begins and must not require sponsorship for employment visa status. The role may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, regular exposure to conditions such as hot and cold temperatures, humidity, and confined spaces depending on job duties

The work environments may include exposure to food ingredients and cleaning agents

Lift, transport, maneuver materials, or equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds

Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently to access materials, equipment, and work areas

Maintain visual acuity to read labels, monitors, and safety indicators

Ability to differentiate between color-coded materials used in sorting, labeling, or quality verification processes

Communicate effectively using speech, written language, hearing, and visual observation in person, by phone, and via virtual platforms

Use hands and fingers to input data, mouse, and standard office equipment (if applicable)

Travel Requirements:
This position may require domestic travel (including by air and car)

Dental/Medical, Vision insurance - 100% paid employee's premium

Life Insurance