Buyer

BetterBody Foods is a world-class organic food distributor and processor, committed to providing high-quality organic and natural foods for cooking, baking, health, and wellness. The Buyer owns strategic procurement execution for assigned categories, driving supplier risk analysis, international sourcing, and performance optimization while partnering with Demand & Supply Planning Manager on approved signals 

Benefits Include:

• Opportunity for Advancement
• 12 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Sick Days (separate from PTO)
• Employee Discounts on Product
• 401k match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• HSA match
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Clean Working Environment

Essential Job Duties:

•  Conduct supplier risk analysis to identify capacity constraints, financial stability, geopolitical exposure, and single-source vulnerabilities
• Execute international sourcing strategies navigating tariffs, Incoterms, currency fluctuations, compliance requirements, and extended lead times
• Own supplier scorecards — develop metrics, analyze trends, challenge performance gaps, drive corrective actions
• Execute purchase orders and replenishment aligned to Demand Planning priorities while optimizing total landed cost
• Manage end-to-end supplier relationships including contract negotiation, relationship development, and strategic business reviews
• Proactively communicate supplier constraints, capacity risks, and recovery plans to Demand Planning, Production, and executive leadership
• Coordinate complex inbound logistics including multi-modal transport, customs clearance, and consolidation opportunities
• Drive category cost optimization through supplier consolidation, volume leverage, alternative sourcing, and total cost of ownership analysis
• Lead supplier development initiatives improving quality, delivery, and innovation capabilities
• Champion continuous improvement through LEAN projects, process standardization, and cross-functional collaboration
• Occasional domestic and international travel required

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Strategic thinker who owns supplier risk and performance end-to-end
• International sourcing expert comfortable with complex supply chains
• Data-driven decision maker who lives in supplier scorecards and analytics
• Executive communicator who escalates risks with solutions, not just problems
• Commercial acumen combining cost, quality, service, and risk management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, International Trade, or related field
• 5+ years strategic buying/procurement in manufacturing/food/CPG with international exposure
• Proven track record managing complex supplier relationships and contracts
• Advanced Excel/analytics skills with scorecard development experience
• Experience optimizing total landed cost across international supply chains
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with P&L impact

Preferred Qualifications:

• Food/CPG packaging or ingredients category management experience
• APICS CPIM, CPSM, or Lean certification
• Experience with Deacom or similar ERP systems
• International trade compliance and customs experience
• LEAN/continuous improvement leadership