Buyer

Santa Clarita, California Permanent USD70,000 - USD77,000 per year View Job Description
My client is a leading nutraceutical manufacturing company based in Los Angeles, California. We're looking for a Buyer to join our Supply Chain team and play a key role in sourcing the materials that help bring our products to life.
  • Great Benefits
  • Leadership Opportunity

About Our Client

My client is a fast growing company within the nutraceutical manufacturing industry. They package and distribute their products to stores and customers worldwide.

Job Description

The responsibilities of the Buyer for the nutraceutical manufacturing company are



  • Source and purchase raw materials (e.g., powders, capsules, botanicals), packaging (e.g., bottles, labels, cartons), and indirect goods


  • Manage supplier relationships, including cost negotiations, lead time agreements, and quality expectations


  • Collaborate with the production, quality, and R&D teams to ensure all materials meet regulatory and formulation requirements


  • Track purchase orders and maintain accurate records in ERP system (NetSuite experience is a plus)


  • Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages or overstocking and support forecasting efforts


  • Identify and qualify new suppliers to diversify the supply base and reduce risk


  • Work with QA/QC to ensure vendor compliance with cGMP and FDA standards

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Buyer candidate must have



  • 3+ years of purchasing or procurement experience in a manufacturing environment; nutraceutical, food, or pharmaceutical industry preferred


  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills


  • Familiarity with FDA/cGMP-regulated environments


  • Experience working with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)


  • Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills


  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

What's on Offer

The Buyer - Nutraceutical Manufacturer - Los Angeles, California based candidate will be offered

  • Great benefits
  • An opportunity to grow within the fast moving company
  • An opportunity to learn within a big Consumer Goods business (CPG)
  • The candidate will be able to learn other skill sets from others around them and have opportunity to see different sides of the business
  • Salary: up to 77k
  • 401k match
  • Health, Dental, and Life insurance
  • Onsite M-F in Los Angeles, California

Connect and message me on Linkedin- Brinn Borowsky if you are interested in this position!

Contact
Brinn Borowsky
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6775531

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Direct Procurement
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Santa Clarita
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brinn Borowsky
Job Reference
JN-062025-6775531