Buyer - On-Site 2 days/week - F&B Manufacturing

Lassonde Pappas & Company, Inc.; Boardman (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lassonde Pappas & Co. in Boardman, OH is seeking a Buyer to source and manage materials for manufacturing operations. You will ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and strong supplier relationships to support company objectives.

You will work with Production, Operations, Quality, Engineering and Accounting to optimize procurement, inventory, and replenishment activities, while pursuing cost savings and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 6 months–2 years of experience.
• Strong analytical capabilities and communication skills.
• Proficient with Excel and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Procure packaging materials, ingredients, equipment, and indirect spend.
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders with accuracy.
• Monitor inventory levels to ensure continuity of supply.
• Track open orders and resolve supplier delays promptly.
• Develop supplier relationships and negotiate terms.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Engineering and Accounting.
• Identify cost savings opportunities and process efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lassonde Pappas & Co. (formerly known as Summer Gardens here in Ohio), is a US Leader in beverage and food manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforces. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employees’ total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

Position Summary

The Buyer reports to the Director of Purchasing and is based out of our Boardman, OH Location. This individual is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, and managing assigned materials, packaging, equipment, and indirect spend categories to support manufacturing operations. This role ensures continuity of supply, manages inventory and replenishment activities, negotiates commercial terms with suppliers, and develops strong supplier relationships to support company objectives. The Buyer works closely with Production, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Accounting to ensure material availability, cost competitiveness, and operational efficiency.

Primary Responsibilities Include

• Manage the procurement of assigned packaging materials, ingredients, equipment, parts, and indirect spend categories to support manufacturing operations.
• Create, issue, and maintain purchase orders while ensuring accuracy, timely processing, and delivery of materials.
• Monitor inventory levels and purchasing requirements to ensure continuity of supply while maintaining appropriate inventory balances.
• Track and expedite open purchase orders, proactively resolving supplier delays, shortages, and other supply chain issues.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships and serve as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers.
• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, quotation, and negotiation activities to achieve competitive pricing, service levels, and quality standards.
• Partner with Production, Operations, Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to support business needs, new projects, and changing demand requirements.
• Procure equipment, maintenance parts, PPE, uniforms, office supplies, and other indirect materials as required.
• Review purchasing, receiving, and invoice documentation to ensure accuracy and support timely payment processing.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings, inventory optimization, supplier performance improvement, and process efficiencies.

Education And Experience

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 6 months - 2 years’ experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral
• Highly motivated; results oriented; able to learn quickly
• Asks questions; challenges assumptions
• Attention to detail; organized
• Strong Excel skills and computer savvy

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

FREQUENT

sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking, standing, bending and stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting at waist, moderate wrist torque to twist equipment knobs and dials.

OCCASIONAL

squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals; lifting objects weighing 20 – 35 lbs. from below waist to above shoulders and transporting distances up to 50 feet.

VISION

Ability to see in the normal visual range with or without correction.

HEARING

Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.