Buyer (Essential Oils)

Variety Staffing; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Variety Staffing is looking for a procurement professional to strategically drive purchasing performance. The successful candidate will ensure quality, availability, and cost-efficiency in procurement processes that meet customer and business expectations.

Qualifications include over 5 years in the Fragrance and/or Flavor industry, strong skills in supplier negotiation, and proficiency in advanced Excel and MRP/ERP systems. The role requires a proactive mindset and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience buying in the Fragrance and/or Flavor industry.
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Advanced Excel and MRP/ERP system proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Strategically drive purchasing performance to ensure quality, availability, and cost-efficiency.
• Deliver seamless procurement that meets both customer and business expectations.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Supplier negotiation

Relationship management

Advanced Excel

MRP/ERP systems proficiency

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Job description

Purpose: Strategically drive purchasing performance to ensure quality, availability, and cost-efficiency—delivering seamless procurement that meets both customer and business expectations.

You Bring

• 5+ years’ experience buying in the Fragrance and/or Flavor industry
• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
• Advanced Excel and MRP/ERP system proficiency
• Strategic thinking, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed