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Innovations in Nutrition + Wellness (INW or the Company) – Dallas, TX – Buyer (Procurement)

The leading solutions partner serving the global nutrition & wellness industry, INW is a portfolio company of Cornell Capital with over 1,800 associates across our U.S. footprint.

The Company's operations include formulation and production of nutrition products across a spectrum of formats, unique R&D capabilities, market insights and a focus on quality and customer service.

In total, INW serves 150+ customers across the nutrition & wellness industry including sports nutrition, diet, energy, hydration, personal care, cosmetics, pet care and other related subsectors.

The Company is headquartered in the Salt Lake City, UT area and includes six operating divisions that span a footprint exceeding 1,500,000 sq. ft. both Domestically and Internationally:

• INW / Bee Health – Bridlington, UK – production of powders, tablets, capsules, liquids and cosmetics
• INW / Capstone – Ogden, UT – production of powders, tablets and capsules
• INW / Dallas – Dallas, TX – production of liquids, gel packs and cosmetics
• INW / Living Ecology – Henderson, NV – production of nutrition and functional fruit bars, as well as capsules
• INW / Phoenix Formulations – Phoenix, AZ – production of powders, tablets and capsules
• INW / Pro Form – Benicia, CA – production of powders concentrated across all types of protein

At INW, you'll find a collaborative and challenging work environment that is built around our mission to be the world's leading solutions partner serving the global Nutrition & Wellness industry.

Classification:
Full-time

Reports to:

Director of Purchasing & Planning

Compensation:
Competitive

POSITION Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for purchasing merchandise or commodities for resale by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Buyer sources, negotiates with, and manages suppliers to procure raw materials, components, and services necessary for production, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

Key responsibilities include issuing purchase orders, analyzing supplier performance, monitoring inventory levels, and collaborating with internal teams like engineering and production. Desired skills include strong negotiation, analytical and communication abilities, supply chain knowledge, and proficiency in procurement software.

Additional responsibilities will include sourcing and design help with the internal commercialization team for new product development and ownership of the printed artwork review process.

• Supplier Management:
  Identify, evaluate, and select vendors based on quality, price, and reliability, and negotiate contracts for favorable terms.
• Procurement & Order Management:
  Issue purchase orders, monitor order status, and ensure timely delivery of materials to meet production schedules.
• Inventory Control:
  Monitor inventory levels to ensure materials are available without excessive overstocking.
• Quality Assurance:
  Ensure purchased materials meet quality standards and resolve discrepancies or issues with suppliers promptly.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with internal departments such as production, engineering, and quality control to align procurement with overall business needs.
• Market Analysis:
  Stay informed about market trends, new materials, and technologies to identify cost-reduction opportunities and improve efficiency.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job may require supervisory responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical
  - Synthesizes complex or diverse information;
  Collects and researches data;
  Uses intuition and experience to complement data;
  Designs work flows and procedures.
• Design
  - Generates creative solutions;
  Translates concepts and information into images;
  Uses feedback to modify designs;
  Applies design principles;
  Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Problem Solving
  - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
  Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
  Develops alternative solutions;
  Works well in group problem solving situations;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional…