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Senior Buyer

Melville, New York Permanent USD90,000 - USD120,000 per year View Job Description
The Senior Buyer will manage procurement activities within the ingredients categories (oils, flours & protein), focusing on sourcing, negotiating, and maintaining supplier relationships to ensure efficient supply chain operations in Suffolk County Long Island.
  • Join a Food Manufacturing client founded in Long Island who is rapidly growing!
  • Brand new position to oversee ingredients purchasing across 2 facilities!

About Our Client

Our client is a food manufacturer & distributor focused on producing premium, high quality inspired foods.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute procurement strategies to source high-quality ingredients.
  • Negotiate contracts and terms with suppliers to achieve cost-effective agreements.
  • Monitor supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality and delivery standards.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to forecast demand and manage inventory levels effectively.
  • Analyze market trends and data to identify cost-saving opportunities and mitigate risks.
  • Maintain accurate records of procurement activities and supplier agreements.
  • Resolve supply chain issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives in procurement and supply chain processes.



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.

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 Senior Buyer should have:

  • Experience with procurement processes and supplier management in the Food Manufacturing industry.
  • Ideal candidate has experience sourcing & purchasing ingredients including (oils, flours, and protein)
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze market trends and apply data-driven decisions.
  • Proficiency in inventory management and demand planning.
  • Attention to detail and the ability to resolve supply chain challenges effectively.
  • Collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $120,000 per annum
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Brand new position open as a result of internal promotion & growth!



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Brooke Gautier
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7072472

Job summary

Sector
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Direct Procurement
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Melville
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Brooke Gautier
Job Reference
JN-072026-7072472
 

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