Strategic Buyer for Cosmetics & Wellness - Hybrid

ZO Skin Health, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

ZO Skin Health, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing of finished goods, packaging, and marketing collateral, while maintaining ERP POs and supply plans.

This role partners across Planning, Supply Chain leadership, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time launches and optimal inventory levels. The successful candidate will have 3+ years in purchasing/procurement, strong Excel/ERP skills (NetSuite preferred), and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years purchasing/procurement experience in cosmetics, wellness, pharmaceutical, or contract manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of MRP concepts, including demand signals, supply planning inputs, lead times, safety stock, and order management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis, and reconciliation.
• ERP experience required (NetSuite strongly preferred); ability to become proficient quickly and operate independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Purchase finished goods, components/packaging, and marketing collateral to meet demand, launch timelines, and inventory targets.
• Create, maintain, and manage POs in the ERP system; confirm pricing, lead times, MOQs, and delivery dates.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and other commercial terms aligned with cost and cash-flow objectives.
• Maintain accurate system data and order status updates, including supplier confirmations, component clear dates, and dispatch/shipping expectations.
• Review MRP, demand changes, and supply constraints; expedite, deferrals, and rephasing actions as needed to support customer service and inventory goals.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities to support annual cost savings targets.
• Support supplier performance management by providing input for vendor scorecards.
• Define, align, and document procurement processes and best practices; maintain adherence to SOPs and controls.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels for packaging materials through planning parameters in collaboration with Planning.
• Support vendor, customer, and item setup activities as assigned.
• Assist with other Supply Chain/Operations activities as needed to support business requirements.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment per company policies.

Skills

Procurement experience

MRP knowledge

Excel skills

Negotiation

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

ZO Skin Health, Inc. is seeking a Buyer to manage purchasing of finished goods, packaging, and marketing collateral, while maintaining ERP POs and supply plans.

This role partners across Planning, Supply Chain leadership, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time launches and optimal inventory levels. The successful candidate will have 3+ years in purchasing/procurement, strong Excel/ERP skills (NetSuite preferred), and excellent English communication.