Senior Buyer - San Francisco, United States - 24 Seven Talent

Description

Our client, a rapidly growing CPG company, is looking for a Sr. Buyer to join their team

The Buyer will actively foster relationships with suppliers, ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of materials, and drive cost savings through operational improvements, pricing initiatives, and regular RFPs.

You WILL:

• Ensure timely and cost-effective material delivery for production.
• Drive cost savings through operational efficiencies and regular RFPs.
• Collaborate with production teams to avoid bottlenecks.
• Implement supplier performance management, including quarterly reviews.
• Lead category management projects for optimized purchasing.
• Manage excess materials efficiently.
• Provide cost analysis and review cost reduction activities.
• Review and approve invoicing and bill of lading before payment.
• Proactively resolve price, quality, delivery, or invoice issues with suppliers.

You HAVE:

• 4+ years of procurement and supply chain experience.
• Ability to build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Experience in the consumer goods/beverage and manufacturing industry.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite products and Google Drive.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel

*Must be willing to work onsite in Fairfield, CA (5x/week II flexible as these come up).