Buyer

MISSION:

Jackson’s Food Company is the Snack Super™ brand powered by heroic employees and premium avocado oil. We stand poised to upset the snacking status quo forever. All employees support our mission of delivering a safe and quality product.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Buyer at Jackson’s Food Company is responsible for purchasing raw materials, packaging, production supplies, PPE, office supplies, and other materials needed to support production and business operations. This position ensures materials are purchased in a timely and cost-effective manner while maintaining appropriate inventory levels and strong supplier relationships. The Buyer works closely with the Supply Chain Planner, Operations, Quality, and Finance teams to support production schedules, manage supplier lead times, monitor costs, and maintain accurate purchasing records within the ERP system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the major functions of this position and are not intended to be a detailed description of all the work/functions that may be required. Other duties may be assigned. Individuals will work a varied schedule based on client needs.

• Execute purchasing activities for raw materials, packaging, production supplies, PPE, office supplies, and other operational materials.
• Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders in accordance with production requirements, inventory needs, and company purchasing procedures.
• Coordinate with the Supply Chain Planner and Operations team to ensure materials are available to support production schedules and customer demand.
• Review forecasts, historical usage, inventory levels, production requirements, and supplier lead times to determine purchasing needs.
• Communicate forecasts and anticipated material requirements to suppliers to support product availability and timely deliveries.
• Monitor open purchase orders and follow up with suppliers regarding order confirmations, delivery schedules, pricing, and potential delays.
• Identify and communicate potential material shortages, excess inventory, obsolete inventory, and supply risks to the appropriate teams.
• Assist with supplier negotiations related to pricing, payment terms, lead times, minimum order quantities, and delivery requirements.
• Maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and assist in evaluating supplier performance, pricing, and reliability.
• Coordinate with Quality and Operations to resolve supplier-related material issues, quality concerns, and delivery discrepancies.
• Monitor material shelf life and expiration dates to minimize waste and reduce the risk of obsolete or expired inventory.
• Review purchasing costs and identify opportunities for cost savings, improved ordering practices, and more efficient material purchasing.
• Maintain accurate purchasing information, supplier records, pricing, and purchase orders within the ERP system.
• Collaborate with Finance to support purchasing cost reporting, forecasting, and budgeting as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchasing processes, ERP functionality, and procurement efficiencies.
• Support inventory management initiatives and assist with identifying alternate suppliers or materials when needed.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree or equivalent from four-year college
• Two to three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven aptitude in Microsoft Suite
• Proven aptitude with ERP systems
• Ability to query an ERP system
• Experience in contract negotiations