Senior Buyer

Michael Page; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in Melville, NY is seeking a Senior Buyer to develop and execute procurement strategies for high-quality ingredients, negotiate contracts, and monitor supplier performance across two facilities. The role requires forecasting demand, managing inventory, and driving cost savings while ensuring compliance with quality and delivery standards.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze market trends, and resolve supply chain disruptions, with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement processes in Food Manufacturing or FMCG.
• Ability to source ingredients (oils, flours, proteins) and manage supplier relationships.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to drive favorable terms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies to source high-quality ingredients.
• Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance, ensuring quality and delivery standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and manage inventory levels.
• Analyze market trends and data to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Maintain records of procurement activities and supplier agreements.
• Resolve supply chain issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and supply chain processes.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Data analysis

Inventory management

Demand planning

Cross-functional teamwork

Job description

Join a Food Manufacturing Client

Join a food manufacturing client founded in Long Island who is rapidly growing! Brand new position to oversee ingredients purchasing across 2 facilities!

About Our Client

Our client is a food manufacturer & distributor focused on producing premium, high quality inspired foods.

Job Description

Develop and execute procurement strategies to source high-quality ingredients. Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective agreements. Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality and delivery standards. Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and manage inventory levels effectively. Analyze market trends and data to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks. Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and supplier agreements. Resolve supply chain issues promptly to minimize disruptions. Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and supply chain processes.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Buyer should have: Experience with procurement processes and supplier management in the Food Manufacturing industry. Ideal candidate has experience sourcing & purchasing ingredients including (oils, flours, and protein). Strong negotiation and communication skills. Ability to analyze market trends and apply data-driven decisions. Proficiency in inventory management and demand planning. Attention to detail and the ability to resolve supply chain challenges effectively. Collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $120,000 per annum. Comprehensive benefits package. Brand new position open as a result of internal promotion & growth!

Job Summary

Sector: Procurement & Supply Chain

Sub Sector: Direct Procurement

Industry: FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)

Where: Melville

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Brooke Gautier

Job Reference: JN-072026-7072472