Corporate Buyer - Inventory and purchasing management bei undefined

Position Summary
We are looking for a highly organized and resourceful Corporate Buyer to manage purchasing and inventory responsibilities across multiple categories, including packaging, ingredients, chemicals, special project purchases, and non-inventory requisitions. This role will also support project management initiatives and oversee equipment asset management, ensuring materials and assets are procured, tracked, and managed efficiently. The Corporate Buyer will collaborate with suppliers, internal teams, and leadership to drive cost savings, improve processes, and ensure timely availability of goods and services critical to operations.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Supplier Management

• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for packaging, ingredients, chemicals, and project-related purchases.

• Process and manage non-inventory requisitions while ensuring compliance with company policies.

• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to achieve cost savings and quality standards.

• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to support reliability and long-term partnerships.

Inventory & Asset Management

• Monitor and manage inventory levels of packaging, ingredients, and chemicals to balance availability and cost efficiency.

• Track consumption trends and forecast material needs based on production and project schedules.

• Oversee equipment asset management, including procurement, lifecycle tracking, and disposal/replacement planning.

• Work with operations and warehouse teams to minimize waste, overstock, and stockouts.

Project Management

• Support cross-functional projects by coordinating procurement of necessary materials, equipment, and services.

• Manage budgets, timelines, and vendor deliverables for project-related purchases.

• Provide regular updates to leadership on project-related spend, progress, and risks.

Process & Reporting

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, supplier data, contracts, and inventory documentation.

• Create and manage purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Prepare regular reports on spend, inventory status, supplier performance, and asset utilization.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement and inventory processes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with production and R&D on ingredient and chemical needs.

• Coordinate with finance for budget planning, cost control, and reporting.

• Work with maintenance and operations teams on equipment and asset management.

• Collaborate with leadership on strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Procurement, or related field (preferred).

• 5+ years of purchasing and inventory management experience in manufacturing, food, or chemicals industry.

• Demonstrated experience in project management and equipment/asset management.

• Strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office (Excel required).

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of procurement best practices, supply chain principles, and vendor risk management.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

• Results-oriented with focus on cost control and efficiency.

• Collaborative approach with ability to influence across departments.

• Adaptable and proactive in handling changing business needs.