Top 71 Food buyer Jobs in California

Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Manager
STARCO BRANDS INC —Los Angeles, CA
- $100,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- ERP systems
- Analysis skills
- Recruiting
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Buyer
T&T Supermarket —Los Angeles, CA
- $70,304 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Merchandising
- English
- Mid-level
Senior Buyer
Vast —Hawthorne, CA
- $107,000 - $152,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
8d
Buyer
Charlie's Produce —Irwindale, CA
- $80,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Category Manager - Indirect Procurement
Delicato Family Wines —Napa, CA
- $100,157.52 - $156,787.44 a year
- Office
- Finance
- Analysis skills
- Store discount
- Profit sharing
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Assistant Buyer (Bilingual Chinese)
T&T Supermarket —Brea, CA
- $25 - $31 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Buyer
World Market —Alameda, CA
- $110,000 - $150,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr. Purchasing Manager
Houdini —Fullerton, CA
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
SENIOR BUYER IV - INDIRECT
Marvin Engineering Co. —Inglewood, CA
- $71,304 - $110,000 a year
- Online Application
- Sales
- English
- Office
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Albertsons Companies —Pleasanton, CA
- $105,900 - $137,580 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- 6 years
- Inventory management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Buyer
Galaxy Desserts —Richmond, CA
- Microsoft Excel
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Bachelor of Science
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Dir Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
Ventura Coastal, LLC —Visalia, CA
- $170,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Office
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Director of Replenishment & Supply Planning
Albertsons —Pleasanton, CA
- $200,000 - $240,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect Contractor
Peet's Coffee Inc. —Emeryville, CA
- $110 - $120 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Finance
- Analysis skills
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Buyer I
Nura —Irvine, CA
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Mid-level
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Purchasing Manager | Cerritos, CA
Bunzl —Cerritos, CA
- $75,000 - $135,000 a year
- Day shift
- Oracle
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Buyer - Produce
Bandwagon Brokerage LLC —Vernon, CA
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Spanish
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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Assistant Buyer
T&T Supermarket —Los Angeles, CA
- $25 - $31 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Marketing
- English
Buyer II
Alphatec Spine —Carlsbad, CA
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Buyer
HF Foods Group Inc. —Hayward, CA
- $17.79 - $40.00 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Office
- High school diploma or GED

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Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Manager

STARCO BRANDS INC
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $160,000 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Category management
ERP systems
Procurement cost reduction targets
Procurement contract management
Vendor relationship management
Contracts
Negotiating purchasing contracts
Cost reduction analysis
Excel formulas
Excel data analysis

Full Job Description

Who We Are

Starco Brands (OTCQB: STCB) invents consumer products with behavior-changing technologies that spark excitement in the everyday. A modern-day invention factory to its core, Starco Brands identifies whitespaces across consumer product categories. It draws upon a portfolio of innovative formulas and commercial manufacturing facilities spanning 8 product categories with limitless innovation potential. Visit www.starcobrands.com for more information.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing & Purchasing Manager to build and lead the purchasing function for a growing consumer products company with multiple brands and manufacturing operations.

This position will initially focus on strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiation, spend analysis, vendor consolidation, and cost reduction initiatives across the organization. As the purchasing organization grows, this individual will develop purchasing processes, implement best practices, establish key performance metrics, and build a team of buyers who will report directly to them. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys creating structure, improving efficiency, and making a measurable financial impact.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

Identify, evaluate, and qualify new domestic and international suppliers.
Develop competitive sourcing strategies for raw materials, packaging, finished goods, indirect spend, and services.
Lead RFQs, RFPs, and supplier negotiations.
Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, rebates, and service agreements.
Reduce overall procurement costs while maintaining or improving quality and service.

Purchasing Operations

Analyze company-wide purchasing spend to identify consolidation opportunities.
Standardize vendors across business units whenever practical.
Improve supplier performance through scorecards and regular business reviews.
Manage supplier relationships and resolve supply issues.
Support inventory optimization and purchasing planning.

Process Development

Build purchasing policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Develop standard operating procedures for purchasing activities.
Create reporting and KPI dashboards measuring savings, supplier performance, purchasing cycle times, and contract compliance.
Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Product Development, and Sales.

Department Leadership

Design the future purchasing organization.
Recruit, train, and manage buyers as the department expands.
Establish purchasing workflows and approval processes.
Drive continuous improvement throughout the procurement function.

Qualifications

Required

7+ years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience.
Demonstrated success negotiating supplier contracts and reducing costs.
Experience sourcing new vendors and qualifying suppliers.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
Experience managing multiple product categories simultaneously.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience working with ERP systems.

Preferred

Consumer packaged goods (CPG), manufacturing, food, beauty, household products, or related industry experience.
Experience with packaging, raw materials, ingredients, contract manufacturing, or finished goods sourcing.
Experience implementing purchasing processes or building a procurement organization.
Leadership experience or demonstrated ability to manage a purchasing team.

Success Measures:

Within the first 12 months, this individual will be expected to:

Deliver measurable cost savings across key spend categories.
Consolidate suppliers where appropriate.
Improve supplier quality and delivery performance.
Establish standardized purchasing processes.
Develop purchasing KPIs and reporting.
Create the foundation for a scalable purchasing department.
Recruit and lead additional purchasing personnel as business needs grow.

Location

Preferred: Los Angeles area (hybrid or on-site)
Remote candidates with significant strategic sourcing experience will also be considered.

Benefits & Perks

100% Employer Paid Health, Dental and Vision benefits
Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability benefits
Wellness, Phone, and Internet allowances
Professional Development/Education and Home Office allowances
401(k) and Employer Match
Competitive salary
Flexible PTO
Flexible WFH hours (Hybrid Position)
Employee Product Discounts
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