Raw Material Buyer

4 weeks ago

Edison, United States Reliance Vitamin Full time

Reliance Private Label Supplements is a privately-owned high growth consumer products company in the very “on trend” natural and organic space. Reliance has two divisions:

  • Private Labeling of premium products for Retailers and E-tailers using 400 stock products and differentiating with over 50 Patented and Trademarked raw materials
  • Contract Manufacturing of premium powders, tablets and capsules, differentiating with over 50 patented and trademarked raw materials and specializing in probiotics, plant proteins and organic products domestically and internationally

With over 30+ years in business, we deliver nutritional innovation that truly makes a difference in consumers’ and team members’ lives.


The Raw Material Buyer position is a key role within our strategic plan for materials management. Excellent organizational skills, ability to balance short term priorities, and exceptional information analysis skills are a necessity. Key objectives will be achieving/improving/exceeding targeted customer service levels, managing inventory levels and targets, and managing supply and demand within the supply chain.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Plan and execute procurement of raw materials from global suppliers.
  • Maintain strong working relationships and communication within manufacturing and key suppliers to confirm production/shipping schedules, and monitor open purchase orders for all orders to ensure on-time deliveries.
  • Proactively report product and material availability issues.
  • Coordinate inventory planning and replenishment of raw materials and components in conjunction with our program management.
  • Analyze and manage MRP, source list, material master/parameters.
  • Revise essential system planning data to ensure our ERP systems are effectively planning future requirements.
  • Inventory Management: Support reporting, inventory parameters, reduction and reserve percentage measurements, Product Life Cycle Management.
  • Maintain purchase order status and shipment tracking information in ERP system.
  • Supplier Management: RFQ, cost saving initiatives, negotiations, supplier relationship/evaluation.
  • Project management: New product launch support.
  • Provide support to customer service, sales team, product management with business and product strategy.
  • Participate and contribute to monthly inventory reduction programs management & metrics, S&OP (Sales & Operation Planning) process.
  • Complete special projects and assignments as requested.


Qualifications:

Education:

BA in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or minimum 5 years relevant and experience.


Experience:

Minimum of 3 years Supply Chain (planning & procurement) experience.

Minimum of 2 years experience in the dietary supplement or natural products industry


Technical Skills & Personal Attributes:

  • ERP system experience preferred.
  • APICS CPIM/CSCP, CPSM certification completed or in progress, preferred.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Supply Chain concepts and application.
  • Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Effective negotiation skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written).
  • Self-starter with ability to work independently under pressure and react quickly to changing priorities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel.


Experience:

  • Procurement: 2 years (Required)
  • ERP systems: 2 years (Required)
  • Negotiation: 2 years (Required)


Ability to Commute:


  • Edison, NJ 08820 (Required)


Ability to Relocate:


  • Edison, NJ 08820: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: In person

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