Senior Buyer

Voyant Beauty; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Voyant Beauty is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead supplier coordination, procurement planning, and cost-saving initiatives. You will drive performance, mentor junior buyers, and align cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and supply chain resilience.

Role requires 4–6 years in procurement, strong ERP and data analysis skills, and a track record of cross-functional leadership within cosmetics manufacturing. Equal opportunity employer; site locations may vary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, procurement, business management, or a related field.
• 4-6 years in procurement, preferably in cosmetic, fragrance, or chemical turnkey manufacturing.
• 4-6 years demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Proficient in ERP systems with high data integrity and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Analyze MRP exception reports and inventory data to ensure material availability.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supplier, and Sourcing to align trials and material availability.
• Track supplier performance metrics and support corrective action and resolution tracking.
• Ensure data integrity in procurement systems and accuracy of purchasing information.

Skills

ERP systems

AS400

Excel

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, procurement, business management, or related field

Tools

MRP

Kanban

JIT

Access

Job description

Voyant Beauty believes our people are more than just employees; they’re the driving force behind everything we achieve. Our culture fosters teamwork, respect, and camaraderie, ensuring that every individual’s contribution is valued and celebrated. We invest in their growth, providing opportunities for development and advancement within our dynamic team.

Voyant Beauty is a company that specializes in the development and manufacturing, of beauty, personal and home care products. We work with various brands, retailers, and businesses to create customer formulations and products tailored to their needs. This can include skincare, haircare, bath and body products, fragrances, and more. Essentially, Voyant Beauty serves as a one-stop-shop for companies looking to bring their beauty and personal care product ideas to life.

Safety is a core value at Voyant Beauty. We prioritize the well‑being of our team members, ensuring a safe and secure environment where everyone can thrive and excel.

If you’re seeking to be part of a team where your talents are valued, your safety is paramount, and your efforts contribute to meaningful change, then Voyant Beauty is the place for you. Come join us and be a part of our journey.

A Brief Overview

The Senior Buyer plays a strategic role in supplier coordination and procurement activities with a focus on turnkey customers and complex materials planning. This position is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities to ensure alignment with business goals, driving supplier performance, and leading coordination of determined cost‑saving activities. The Senior Buyer collaborates cross‑functionally to support operational excellence and provides guidance to junior team members. This role requires a deep understanding of, inventory management strategies, data analysis, and cross‑functional communication to support business growth and supply chain resilience.

What you will do

• Analyze MRP exception reports and inventory data to ensure material availability and proactively resolve issues.
• Collaborate with and champion alignment between Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supplier, and Sourcing (where applicable) to ensure trials, material availability, and accounts payable alignment to Voyant policies and procedures.
• Track supplier performance metrics (OTIF, quality, responsiveness) and support corrective action and final resolution tracking.
• Ensure data integrity in procurement systems and oversee the accuracy of purchasing information across platforms.
• Mentor and support Buyers in day‑to‑day activities and purchasing strategies.
• Promote and lead all tactical, site‑level coordination of supply continuity, material safety, quality, & productivity
• Assess Sourcing provided information on the market, pricing, lead time, and capacity of suppliers.
• Report and act on information, where necessary, to ensure alignment with planning, customer communication, and cost mitigation.
• Act as a key liaison between suppliers and internal departments to resolve escalated issues or delays.
• Recommend improvements to sourcing strategies and supplier selection processes.
• Participate in cross‑functional meetings and represent Supply Chain‑buying in cross‑site initiatives or audits.
• Some duties may vary slightly by location.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, procurement, business management, or a related field. (Preferred)

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years in procurement, preferably in cosmetic, fragrance, or chemical turnkey manufacturing. (Preferred)
• 4-6 years demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional initiatives. (Preferred)

Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in ERP systems (MRP, JIT, Kanban, or VMI planning). (High proficiency)
• Experience using AS400, Excel, Access, and other Microsoft Office tools. (High proficiency)
• Advanced understanding of supply planning and inventory management best practices (High proficiency)
• Ability to analyze complex data and make informed purchasing decisions (High proficiency)
• Ability to lead initiatives and support cross‑functional teams (High proficiency)
• Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills (High proficiency)
• Attention to detail with a focus on system accuracy and compliance (High proficiency)
• Knowledge of lean supply chain practices and risk mitigation (Medium proficiency)
• Ability to mentor and provide guidance to junior staff (Medium proficiency)

To Staffing and Recruiting Agencies:

Our company does not accept unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications from agencies. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or applications and explicitly reserve its right to contact candidates presented in such unsolicited curriculum vitae’s or application.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status. Voyant Beauty will consider requests for accommodations due to a disability impacting a qualified employee's ability to perform the essential functions of their position consistent with applicable laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Voyant Beauty complies with applicable provincial and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.