Buyer - On-Site - F&B Manufacturing

Lassonde Pappas & Co. (formerly known as Summer Gardens here in Ohio), is a US Leader in beverage and food manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values.
Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse work forces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employees’ total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

The Buyer reports to the Director of Purchasing and is based out of our Boardman, OH Location. This individual is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing assigned materials, packaging, equipment, and indirect spend categories to support manufacturing operations. This role ensures continuity of supply, manages inventory and replenishment activities, negotiates commercial terms with suppliers, and develops strong supplier relationships to support company objectives.

The Buyer works closely with Production, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Accounting to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency.

• Manage the procurement of assigned packaging materials, ingredients, equipment, parts, and indirect spend categories to support manufacturing operations.
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders while ensuring accuracy, timely processing, and delivery of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing requirements to ensure continuity of supply while maintaining appropriate inventory balances.
• Track and expedite open purchase orders, proactively resolving supplier delays, shortages, and other supply chain issues.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers.
• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, quotation, and negotiation activities to achieve competitive pricing, service levels, and quality standards.
• Partner with Production, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to support business needs, new projects, and changing demand requirements.
• Procure equipment, maintenance parts, PPE, uniforms, office supplies, and other indirect materials as required.
• Review purchasing, receiving, and invoice documentation to ensure accuracy and support timely payment processing.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, inventory optimization, supplier performance improvement, and process efficiencies.

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 6 months - 2 years’ experience

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Highly motivated; results oriented; able to learn quickly
• Asks questions; challenges assumptions
• Attention to detail; organized
• Strong Excel skills and computer savvy

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