About the Role:
The Senior Buyer, also known as a Senior Procurement Specialist or Strategic Sourcing Specialist, is responsible for leading purchasing operations across multiple manufacturing and fulfillment facilities. This role oversees sourcing of raw materials, nutraceutical ingredients, food-grade materials, packaging, and production supplies while ensuring cost efficiency, supply continuity, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Buyer plays a critical role in maintaining cGMP standards, supplier qualification programs, and inventory optimization within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities:
Lead end to end purchasing activities for raw materials, packaging components, and production supplies across multiple manufacturing and fulfillment sites.
Source nutraceutical and food-grade ingredients that meet cGMP, regulatory, and quality standards.
Evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers in accordance with supplier qualification and audit requirements.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, lead times, and payment terms to optimize cost savings and working capital.
Monitor inventory levels, demand forecasts, and material requirements planning to prevent shortages and excess inventory.
Ensure supplier documentation is complete and compliant, including Certificates of Analysis, specifications, audit reports, and regulatory documentation.
Partner with Quality Assurance and Operations teams to maintain compliance with cGMP and food safety standards.
Manage vendor performance metrics, track supplier scorecards, and resolve supply chain disruptions.
Identify and implement cost reduction initiatives without compromising product quality or compliance.
Support new product launches through timely sourcing, supplier coordination, and purchase planning.
Maintain accurate purchasing records, contracts, and ERP or MRP system data integrity.
Travel between facilities as needed to support procurement and operational requirements.
Qualifications:
5 or more years of purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment.
Experience sourcing nutraceutical ingredients strongly preferred, with food manufacturing procurement experience highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of cGMP requirements, supplier qualification processes, and regulatory compliance standards.
Proven track record of negotiation, cost control, and supplier contract management.
Experience managing procurement operations across multiple facilities or a distributed manufacturing network.
Proficiency in ERP and MRP systems for purchasing, inventory control, and materials planning.
Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret purchasing data and KPIs.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing organization.
High level of accountability, dependability, and responsiveness to operational needs.
Desired Qualifications:
APICS certification such as CPIM or CSCP.
Experience with supplier audits, quality systems, and food safety standards.
Background in continuous improvement, cost optimization, or lean supply chain initiatives.
Experience supporting regulatory audits or working within highly regulated manufacturing environments.
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