Bakery Materials Buyer: Strategic Sourcing & Supply Chain

Paycom - ATS; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO & vacation

401(k)

Employee meals & discount

Job summary

85°C Bakery Cafe is seeking a Bakery Materials Buyer to manage inbound overseas containers and maintain a steady supply of raw ingredients. You will coordinate purchasing, monitor market prices, evaluate suppliers, and secure competitive pricing while meeting quality, service, and delivery standards.

The role requires strong communication, supply chain understanding, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Purchasing knowledge in bakery/food industry is required.
• Understanding of food supply chain from supplier to production.
• Strong verbal and written communication across vendors and internal teams.
• Familiarity with 85°C products, operations, and business goals.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Discretion handling sensitive information with professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing and delivery coordination to maintain production schedules.
• Substitute sourcing and evaluating cost impacts for out-of-stock items.
• Supplier quality resolution including documenting concerns and credits.
• New material sourcing and cost analyses for R&D requests.
• SAP material setup and record maintenance with approvals.
• Pricing analysis and monitoring market fluctuations.
• Supplier performance evaluation on price, quality, and lead times.
• Overseas container management and inbound logistics coordination.
• Taiwan inbound supply coordination and supplier visits as needed.
• Trade shows attendance to identify better material pricing.
• Database maintenance for SAP inventory records and specs.
• Annual purchasing reports analyzing spend by vendor and item.

Skills

Purchasing knowledge

Supply chain understanding

Communication skills

Product familiarity

Prioritization abilities

Discretion & ethics

Confidential information handling

Tools

SAP

Job description

85°C Bakery Cafe is seeking a Bakery Materials Buyer to manage inbound overseas containers and maintain a steady supply of raw ingredients. You will coordinate purchasing, monitor market prices, evaluate suppliers, and secure competitive pricing while meeting quality, service, and delivery standards.

The role requires strong communication, supply chain understanding, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.