Purchasing Buyer Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-28
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis, Supply Chain & Logistics
Benefits:
- Life Insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
The Purchasing / Buyer Specialist will be involved in handling the flow of goods from suppliers to customers. The Buyer is responsible for ensuring that a business can efficiently source raw materials, manufacture products, store inventory, and transport shipments. The Supply Chain Specialist will be responsible in negotiating business relationships and communicating with suppliers and distributors in fast-paced contract manufacturer of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals
Negotiate prices for raw materials and delivery with suppliers
Participate in product development
Coordinate changes, product line extensions, or new product launches
Analyze logistics data to refine the supply chain
Communicate with suppliers and distributors
Protect brand image and reliability
Foster growth-friendly supply chain practices
Manage purchase orders and tracking shipping schedules
Collaborates with Receiving Department to identify order discrepancies and perform material receipt notification to our field as required
Updating order records
Working with the purchasing manager to complete necessary special projects/tasks
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, STEM Major or related fields
Familiarity of fluency with a 2nd language, preferably Mandarin
At least 3-5 years’ experience in strategic sourcing, category management and/or vendor management
Preferred experience in a similar position for a manufacturing facility
Experience in ERP or other manufacturing software
Advance mathematical, communication, problem solving, and organizational skills
Can work under pressure and keep high work quality
Has strong responsibility, and initiative
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