Buyer – Food Manufacturing
Location: Remote w/some travel
About Our Client:
Our client operates within the snack foods industry, focusing on innovative product development and supply chain excellence.
What Our Client Offers You:
$80,000 – $100,000 base salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD Benefits
401k Benefits: Includes company match
Paid Time Off: Holiday, Vacation, and Sick leave provided
What You’ll Do:
As a Buyer, you will play a vital role in supporting daily purchasing activities that keep our supply chain seamless and efficient. In this remote position, you will be responsible for ensuring timely procurement of materials, managing supplier communications, and supporting the overall production flow. The Buyer will coordinate closely with internal teams such as Supply Chain, Production, and Quality to ensure materials are available when needed and purchase orders are accurately processed.
Key responsibilities include:
Creating and issuing purchase orders based on production needs and management directives
Confirming purchase order details with suppliers, including pricing and delivery dates
Monitoring open purchase orders and expediting materials as required
Communicating material availability risks and supporting urgent procurement needs
Managing supplier relationships and updating records within the ERP system
Resolving receiving discrepancies and invoice issues efficiently
Qualifications You Have:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
3+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or related fields in a food manufacturing environment
Knowledge of vendor management, purchase orders, and ERP systems
Strong attention to detail, follow-up skills, and sense of urgency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and ERP/data entry experience
Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Willing to learn procurement and supply chain processes
How to Apply:
If you like what you see here, please Apply Now to submit your resume. A real, live Kinsa Group Recruiter, Stephanie Savage, will review your information and get in touch if we think you’re a great fit. But, if you’d rather, please drop an email to stephanies@kinsa.com.
Recruiter Information:
Stephanie Savage
stephanies@kinsa.com