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Food Buyer

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Blue Signal Search

Lutz, FL (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/12/2026

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Food Buyer at Blue Signal Search Food Buyer at Blue Signal Search in Lutz, Florida Posted in 13 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Our client is a growing food manufacturing company seeking an experienced Food Buyer to manage raw material and ingredient procurement. This role is responsible for supplier management, cost control, inventory optimization, and ensuring uninterrupted production supply. Key Responsibilities Manage $10MM+ in annual spend across ingredients, packaging, and related materials Own procurement for 50+ SKUs supporting manufacturing operations Source, negotiate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and service targets Execute purchase orders, contracts, and pricing updates within SAP Monitor inventory levels, forecasts, and production demand to prevent shortages or excess Analyze pricing, usage, and supplier performance using advanced Excel Partner with Production, Planning, QA, and Finance teams Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and company standards Required Qualifications 3-7+ years of buying/procurement experience in food manufacturing or CPG Proven experience managing $10MM+ annual spend Experience supporting 50+ SKUs in a manufacturing environment Strong working knowledge of SAP (MM or related modules preferred) Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis) Strong negotiation, supplier management, and analytical skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production-driven environment Preferred Qualifications Experience sourcing food ingredients, packaging, or commodities Exposure to forecasting, MRP, or demand planning Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field For more information or to be considered, contact
Samantha England:
SEngland@BlueSignal.com