Sr. Buyer (Food Manufacturing

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• 3.8 Commerce, CA Job Details Full-time $85,000
• $100,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Food & beverage industry purchasing experience Bakery experience Food processing plant experience Manufacturing facility experience Food and beverage industry expertise Materials management in food and beverage Manufacturing company experience

Full Job Description Company:

Food Manufacturing (Bakery)

City:

Commerce CA area

Term:

Direct Hire w/ benefits

Hours:

M-F// 8a-430p

• may come in as early as 730a

Pay:

$85

• 100K/yr.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision

• once promoted they will cover 100% for ee and family 401K Vacation/Sick/Holiday Pay Product discounts

KEYS TO HIRE

Food Mfg industry exp

• MUST (BIG plus if they come from Bakery) Experience with commodity or ingredient purchasing subject to market pricing Tactical purchasing experience required but this role will grow into more of a strategic sourcing role Experience monitoring usage and leading data analytics Progress toward

CPSM, APICS/ASCM

CPIM, or equivalent certification Intermediate MS Excel experience

• Formulas/Functions, Data Management, Reporting & Analysis, Formatting & Productivity

FUN FACTS

This is a newly created position, with opportunity to grow into a Supervisor and/or Manager Directly reports to VP of Purchasing / co-owner

• handles negotiations, sourcing new vendors, etc. 1 report to
• buyer
• processes orders, day to day duties Family oriented company Vendor for companies like Hotels, Foodservice operators, Amusement Parks, Convention centers, High-end grocery stores, and Gourmet restaurants

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Buyer to own the procurement of assigned categories. As a senior individual contributor, this role independently sources, negotiates, and manages purchasing for key ingredients and packaging categories, and serves as a technical resource and informal mentor to the purchasing team. The ideal candidate combines strong negotiation skills with deep purchasing knowledge and can operate with limited oversight in a fast-paced, regulated environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.