JR Buyer

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Somafina in Layton, UT is seeking a Junior Buyer to manage procurement for vitamins and supplements. The role focuses on sourcing materials, negotiating favorable terms, and ensuring timely PO confirmations while maintaining supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field (preferred) and 5–7 years in supply chain or procurement. Growth opportunities exist in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field preferred but not required.
• 5–7 years of experience within supply chain or procurement preferred.
• Process-oriented with strong collaboration across departments.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High integrity and strong sense of urgency and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversees purchasing of materials and services, ensuring quality, quantity, delivery date, and cost.
• Negotiates terms and conditions with suppliers.
• Reviews system-generated MRP messages daily and ensures PO confirmations within 48 hours.
• Maintains PO updates and notes for organization-wide clarity.
• Maintains system data for product categories, including pricing, lead times, MOQ, and supplier information.
• Conducts supplier visits to build network, negotiate costs and lead times, and coordinate stocking programs.
• Provides supplier scorecard reviews and coordinates with accounting on payments.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

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JR Buyer

Layton, UT, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1297

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Nutraceutical Manufacturing

Junior Buyer

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Related Field Preferred

Why Somafina?

Somafina is a growing co-manufacturer of vitamins and supplements in Utah, and business is thriving as we attract larger, more established customers. It's a fast-paced environment with real momentum — which means real opportunities for growth. If you're ready to take on more and grow with us, we'd love to have you on the team.

• Oversees the purchasing of materials and services required by the organization, ensuring quality, quantity, delivery date, and cost.
• Self-engages in negotiations with suppliers on terms and conditions that are advantageous to Somafina.
• Conducts daily review and execution of system-generated MRP messages.
• Ensures that all POs placed are confirmed by suppliers within 48 hours of PO transmission.
• Maintains clear and concise PO updates and notes to ensure the entire organization has a clear understanding of current PO/item status.
• Maintains all system static data for assigned product categories, including but not limited to pricing, lead time, MOQ, and supplier information.
• Regularly reviews order volumes, credit terms, and credit limits as an effective negotiation tactic.
• Ensures supply chain continuity by qualifying a minimum of two sources on all materials.
• Conducts regular visits with suppliers to build network, negotiate costs, lead times, stocking programs, etc.
• Delivers supplier scorecard reviews on a specified and as-needed cadence.
• Supports and communicates in a clear and effective manner across the organization.
• Processes returns to vendor after MRB (Material Review Board) disposition to return.
• Liaises with Warehouse staff to provide all necessary documentation needed for receiving and quality review and release.
• Coordinates payment schedule between suppliers and the Somafina Accounting department.
• Establishes and maintains long-term relationships with suppliers and co-workers, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations, and maintaining a high degree of communication, cooperation, and coordination.
• Works effectively with other employees.
• Contributes to department team incentive goals, based on productivity in both quantity and quality of work and the accuracy to which the job and/or processes are completed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies / Skill Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field preferred but not required.
• 5–7 years of experience within supply chain or procurement preferred.
• Process-oriented and strong collaborator with the ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and across various departments.
• Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Objective, solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
• Resourceful, able to network and connect people to appropriate resources.
• Strong planning and organizational skills and follow-through.
• Perceptive, discovers underlying issues in situations and re-states them in a helpful way.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, able to work without direct supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting or standing at a desk in an office environment.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• May be exposed to a dusty environment and/or considerable noise.