Lang Pharma Nutrition is a high quality, global private label retail product development company which provides a flexible manufacturing offering and solutions for retail partners around the world.
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Buyer to procure assigned items and ensure material availability to support production plans. The Buyer maintains a high in-stock level while managing inventory, ensuring lowest cost buying, and advancing supplier relationships.
This position is hybrid requiring a minimum of 2 days in-office presence a minimum of 2 days a week.
JOB FUNCTION AND DUTIES
- Utilize finished goods forecasting and other data to effectively plan to materials supply
- Procure materials and follow on their timely shipment to the appropriate manufacturing or packing facility
- Build positive and productive supplier relationships
- Negotiate with suppliers to optimize flow of goods and costs
- Monitor, communicate, and resolve supply issues
- Maintain targeted inventory levels and manage aged or distressed inventory
- Employ system tools to analyze item and category performance to well react to trends
- Manage ERP system maintenance on assigned items
- Ensure cost accuracy on purchase orders and resolve invoice discrepancies
- Collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal partners to execute to customer, department, and company goals
- Work cross-functionally within the organization to successfully launch new items.
- Engage in team and project meetings
- Special projects as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA)
- Understanding of purchasing practices and procedures
- Understanding of inventory management
- Self-starter with a high level of initiative and sense of urgency
- Ability to handle unanticipated situations and seamlessly navigate shifting priorities
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Organized and efficient with exceptional attention to detail
- Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Team player
- Effective in working with all functional areas to move projects forward
- Analytical approach to problem solving
- Dynamic and enthusiastic with strong interpersonal skills
- Skilled in MS Office, particularly Excel
- Experience with Macola ERP system and Pulse software preferred
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of relevant experience
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Middletown, RI 02842
