Senior Buyer

KD Nutra®, a KD Pharma Group Company; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nutraceutical company is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement activities in the United States. The role focuses on sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials and services crucial for operations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably within pharmaceuticals, and advanced skills in Excel and Power BI. This is a full-time position with a collaborative culture focused on innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in procurement within nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials and lab supplies.
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, and performance.
• Track and manage open orders ensuring timely delivery.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Supplier relationship management

Advanced Excel skills

Power BI skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Power BI

ERP systems

Job description

Senior Buyer – Procurement

We’re seeking a Senior Buyer to lead procurement activities and ensure a consistent flow of quality raw materials, lab supplies, and services that keep our operations running smoothly. This role combines strategic sourcing, supplier management, and advanced data analytics to drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, and support production continuity across our organization.

What You’ll Do

• Source, negotiate, and purchase raw materials (e.g., powders, capsules, botanical extracts), lab chemicals, and general services to meet production and departmental needs.
• Manage supplier selection, qualification, and performance to ensure quality, reliability, and cost effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain to align purchase orders with demand forecasts and production schedules.
• Track and manage open orders, ensuring timely delivery and proactive resolution of delays or shortages.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards to provide real‑time insights into spend, supplier performance, and procurement KPIs (e.g., OTIF, cost evolution).
• Analyze spend data to identify cost‑saving, consolidation, or process improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Finance and Planning to align procurement forecasts with budget targets and production needs.
• Support strategic sourcing projects with data insights, benchmarking, and supplier scorecards.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization within procurement processes.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, preferably within nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and supplier relationship management skills.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills for spend analysis and performance dashboards.
• Experience with cost modeling and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Knowledge of GMP, FDA, and regulatory standards related to raw materials and manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a growing, data-driven procurement team that plays a key role in our global operations.
• Opportunity to shape sourcing strategies and leverage analytics for measurable impact.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Job Details

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Purchasing and Strategy/Planning

Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing