Global Buyer, Raw Materials & Sustainability (Remote)

East West Tea Company LLC; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing benefits

Hybrid work (2 days remote)

Nourish Market lunch subsidies

Job summary

East West Tea Company LLC in Eugene, OR is seeking a skilled Global Buyer to manage a diverse supplier portfolio across herbs, botanicals, spices, tea, flavors, extracts, and packaging. You will ensure quality, delivery, service, and continuity while leading sustainability initiatives.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cross-functional teamwork with a focus on compliance, cost of goods, and inventory management to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in agriculture, business or related field or 5+ years of sourcing experience
• Experience in organic food/beverage or dietary supplement preferred
• Prior buying responsibility with similar spend
• Prior global sourcing/supply chain experience
• High proficiency with MS Office Suite and ERP systems

Responsibilities

• Sustainable Sourcing 40%: source materials considering geopolitical, logistics, currency, lead-time, capacity, tariffs and continuity risks across regions; oversee supplier performance across herbs, botanicals, spices, tea, flavors, extracts, MRO and packaging; collaborate with Agriculture, Sustainability, and European sourcing to form global strategies; travel to origin as needed.
• Operational Buying 40%: direct compliance for supplier qualification, traceability, change control, documentation, compliance, and audits; direct COGS, PPV, and inputs to inform margins; establish inventory targets to ensure continuity of supply; manage inbound logistics to meet regulatory and cross-border requirements.
• Cross Functional and Team Collaboration 20%: engage and lead cross-functionally to support development, commercialization, and special projects; establish reciprocal partnerships across the organization.

Skills

Sourcing experience

Supplier management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in agriculture, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

East West Tea Company LLC in Eugene, OR is seeking a skilled Global Buyer to manage a diverse supplier portfolio across herbs, botanicals, spices, tea, flavors, extracts, and packaging. You will ensure quality, delivery, service, and continuity while leading sustainability initiatives.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier collaboration, and cross-functional teamwork with a focus on compliance, cost of goods, and inventory management to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.