Buyer, Business

Innovative Skincare Buyer Position

Embark on an extraordinary journey with us at Innovative Skincare, home of the renowned iS CLINICAL cosmeceutical brand. We are not just about creating groundbreaking skincare products; we are about creating chemistry that extends beyond the lab – a dynamic synergy between our products and our people.

At Innovative Skincare, we believe in a unique formula: the perfect blend of professional expertise and cultural harmony. This philosophy fuels our brand's continuous growth and empowers each member of our team. We are more than a company; we are a community bound by passion, dedication, and a deep love for what we do, crafting an atmosphere that is as vibrant and energizing as our products.

Our ethos is built on the pillars of innovation, integrity, and excellence. Our team members at Innovative Skincare are part of a company that is shaping the future of skincare, where your work contributes to the well-being and confidence of people globally. Join us and be a part of this exciting alchemy where your talent meets our vision, creating a world of pure chemistry!

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing the supply of raw materials, packaging components, finished goods, and operational supplies necessary to support manufacturing, fulfillment, and business operations. This role works closely with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Product Development, Warehouse, and Finance teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability while balancing inventory investment, supplier performance, quality requirements, and business objectives.

The Buyer plays a critical role in supporting production schedules, new product launches, inventory management initiatives, and supplier relationships. The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain strong partnerships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

This position will be on-site at our new Mesa, AZ facility.

Responsibilities:

• Create, issue, and manage purchase orders for raw materials, packaging components, finished goods, and indirect operational supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts, production schedules, and purchasing requirements to ensure timely replenishment of materials.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support business needs while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs.
• Review inventory trends, material consumption, and forecasted demand to identify potential supply risks and replenishment needs.
• Track open purchase orders from placement through receipt and proactively communicate delays, shortages, and supply concerns.
• Expedite critical materials and work directly with suppliers to resolve delivery issues that may impact production or customer fulfillment.
• Coordinate with Warehouse, Manufacturing, and Planning teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules and operational requirements.
• Source new suppliers and obtain competitive quotations for materials, packaging components, and operational supplies.
• Evaluate supplier performance related to quality, delivery, responsiveness, pricing, and overall service levels.
• Support supplier qualification and onboarding activities in partnership with Quality and Regulatory teams.
• Assist with supplier negotiations, pricing discussions, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor market conditions, supplier pricing trends, and material availability to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Partner with Product Development and Commercialization teams to source materials and packaging for new product launches and product improvements.
• Support inventory reconciliation activities, cycle counts, and inventory accuracy initiatives.
• Monitor inventory aging, slow-moving inventory, and obsolete materials and provide recommendations for corrective action.
• Assist with management of supplier documentation, specifications, certificates, and other records required to support quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounts Payable to resolve invoice discrepancies, receiving issues, and purchase order variances.
• Maintain accurate supplier, item, and purchasing data within ERP systems.
• Generate and analyze purchasing, inventory, and supplier performance reports.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on procurement efficiency, inventory optimization, supplier performance, and cost management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Logistics, or a related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of purchasing, procurement, inventory management, or supply chain experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, consumer goods, skincare, cosmetics, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, or related industries.
• Experience working within ERP systems such as Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of purchasing, procurement,…