Associate Buyer

GT's Living Foods; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 73 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, VLI

401K with Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on GT’s products

Corporate discounts with partners

On-site gym and weekday food trucks

Résumé du poste

GT’s Living Foods, LLC is seeking a skilled Buyer to support procurement for assigned commodities, from requisition through delivery, ensuring compliance with company policies.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in purchasing, a Bachelor’s in Supply Chain, strong negotiation and analytical abilities, and proficiency in Excel, MRP, and ERP systems. This on-site role offers competitive pay of $73,000–$85,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years in purchasing, buying and/or procurement; CPG and/or packaging/indirect preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related preferred.

Responsabilités

• Support procurement activities for assigned commodities from requisition through delivery.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and delivery conditions to assess material availability.
• Generate market analysis reports to support purchasing decisions and sourcing strategies.
• Evaluate vendor quotations for quality, cost, delivery, and value.
• Assist with supplier selection and sourcing activities.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships to ensure high-quality products at competitive prices.
• Prepare, issue, and review purchase orders, change notices, bids, vendor agreements, and claims.
• Track and coordinate timely delivery of purchased materials and commodities.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure procurement requirements are met.
• Work with Accounts Payable to resolve supplier invoice discrepancies.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical

Multitasking

Organizational

Interpersonal

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Outils

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

MRP

ERP / Microsoft Dynamics 365

Description du poste

Company & Culture

At GT’s Living Foods, LLC, we’ve stayed true to the authentic brewing process for over 25 years. Our #1 selling Kombucha is raw, organic, naturally effervescent, and handcrafted in small batches – always cultured, never compromised. We’re proud to remain a family owned & operated company. As our GT’s family continues to grow, we are deeply humbled and sincerely grateful for every moment of this journey with you.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of in purchasing, buying and/or procurement; CPG and/or packaging/indirect is preferred.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office, advanced in Microsoft Excel, Experienced with Materials Requirement Planning (MRP) and familiarity to ERP/Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related is preferred.

Job Description

At GT’s Living Foods, our Buyers play a critical role in holding suppliers accountable to the accepted purchasing methods, policies, and procedures of the Company. The Buyer is responsible for supporting the procurement function of a commodity from intent to purchase through delivery of commodity.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support procurement activities for assigned commodities from requisition through delivery.
• Analyze market trends, pricing, and delivery conditions to assess current and future material availability.
• Generate market analysis reports to support purchasing decisions and sourcing strategies.
• Evaluate vendor quotations for quality, cost, delivery, and overall value.
• Assist with supplier selection and sourcing activities.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure high-quality products and services at competitive prices.
• Uphold company standards for quality, ethics, compliance, and professional conduct in all procurement activities.
• Prepare, issue, and review purchase orders, change notices, bids, vendor agreements, and order claims.
• Verify procurement documents for legal compliance, pricing accuracy, and adherence to company specifications and policies.
• Track and coordinate the timely delivery of purchased materials and commodities.
• Support vendor performance management and continuous improvement initiatives
• .Collaborate with internal departments to ensure procurement requirements are met.
• Work closely with Accounts Payable to investigate and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and procurement documentation.
• Assist in ensuring uninterrupted supply of materials needed to support business operations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient negotiation skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Analytic skills with the ability to independently utilize various data points to drive decisions
• Ability to effectively multi-task in a fast-paced environment and set, meet, and manage competing deadlines
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize department and company objectives
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and manage supplier relationships

GT’s Employee Experience (Benefits/Perks)

• Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD Life & Disability
• 401K with Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts on the amazing GT’s product line
• Corporate Discounts with our partners thru LifeMart (concert & sporting event tickets, cell phone service, gifts, restaurants, hotels, gyms, childcare, and more!)
• Others: on-site corporate gym, food trucks every weekday, etc.

Job Details

• Work Hours: Business hours.
• Work Attire: Use good judgement, keeping in mind the nature of their work, their own safety and the safety of others, and their need to interact with the public.
• Pay Range: $73,000 to $85,000

GT's Living Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.