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Base pay range $95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr
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F&B EXPERTISE LEADER | National Account Manager & Recruiter Futures Consulting, LLC | Innovative Strategic Thinking, Direct Sales, Communication Job Title: Senior Buyer – ++++MUST HAVE FOOD & BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE++++
Food & Beverage Manufacturing Location: Rock Hill, SC | Reports to: Director of Procurement Experience Level: 5–10 Years
Job Summary We are seeking a data-driven Senior Buyer with deep expertise in procurement analytics to optimize sourcing, cost management, and supplier performance in a fast-paced food & beverage manufacturing environment. This role combines strategic category management with advanced data analysis to drive cost savings, mitigate supply risks, and ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Procure raw materials, packaging, ingredients, and MRO supplies for multiple production facilities, targeting $15M–$30M in annual spend.
Lead procurement analytics: Build and maintain dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) to track spend visibility, price volatility, supplier OTIF, and contract compliance.
Conduct spend analysis, should-cost modeling, and TCO evaluations to identify 5–10% annual savings opportunities.
Negotiate long-term agreements (LTAs), volume discounts, and risk-sharing clauses with Tier 1 suppliers (e.g., corn syrup, flex packaging, spices).
Manage supplier relationships: Scorecards, QBRs, audits, and corrective actions to ensure 98%+ OTIF and zero critical FDA/USDA non-conformances.
Collaborate with R&D, QA/QC, and plant operations to qualify new ingredients and ensure seamless scale-up from trial to production.
Monitor commodity markets (dairy, grains, sugars, freight) and hedge price exposure via forward contracts or index-based pricing.
Ensure full compliance with FDA FSMA, USDA, DOT, OSHA, and GFSI standards in all sourcing decisions.
Drive sustainability initiatives: Source RSPO palm oil, cage‑free eggs, or recyclable packaging per corporate ESG goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Data Analytics, Food Science, or related field.
5–10 years of procurement experience in food & beverage manufacturing, with 3+ years in analytics‑heavy roles.
Advanced Excel (Power Query, PivotTables, VBA) + Power BI or Tableau (published dashboards, DAX/MDX).
SQL proficiency for querying ERP (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and spend cubes.
Proven savings track record: $1M+ documented cost reductions via negotiation or process improvement.
Category expertise in at least two of: ingredients, packaging, indirect/MRO, or contract manufacturing.
Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR, USDA regulations, HACCP, and GMP.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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Futures Consulting, LLC provided pay range This range is provided by Futures Consulting, LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range $95,000.00/yr - $115,000.00/yr
Direct message the job poster from Futures Consulting, LLC
F&B EXPERTISE LEADER | National Account Manager & Recruiter Futures Consulting, LLC | Innovative Strategic Thinking, Direct Sales, Communication Job Title: Senior Buyer – ++++MUST HAVE FOOD & BEVERAGE EXPERIENCE++++
Food & Beverage Manufacturing Location: Rock Hill, SC | Reports to: Director of Procurement Experience Level: 5–10 Years
Job Summary We are seeking a data-driven Senior Buyer with deep expertise in procurement analytics to optimize sourcing, cost management, and supplier performance in a fast-paced food & beverage manufacturing environment. This role combines strategic category management with advanced data analysis to drive cost savings, mitigate supply risks, and ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, and other regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities
Procure raw materials, packaging, ingredients, and MRO supplies for multiple production facilities, targeting $15M–$30M in annual spend.
Lead procurement analytics: Build and maintain dashboards (Power BI/Tableau) to track spend visibility, price volatility, supplier OTIF, and contract compliance.
Conduct spend analysis, should-cost modeling, and TCO evaluations to identify 5–10% annual savings opportunities.
Negotiate long-term agreements (LTAs), volume discounts, and risk-sharing clauses with Tier 1 suppliers (e.g., corn syrup, flex packaging, spices).
Manage supplier relationships: Scorecards, QBRs, audits, and corrective actions to ensure 98%+ OTIF and zero critical FDA/USDA non-conformances.
Collaborate with R&D, QA/QC, and plant operations to qualify new ingredients and ensure seamless scale-up from trial to production.
Monitor commodity markets (dairy, grains, sugars, freight) and hedge price exposure via forward contracts or index-based pricing.
Ensure full compliance with FDA FSMA, USDA, DOT, OSHA, and GFSI standards in all sourcing decisions.
Drive sustainability initiatives: Source RSPO palm oil, cage‑free eggs, or recyclable packaging per corporate ESG goals.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Data Analytics, Food Science, or related field.
5–10 years of procurement experience in food & beverage manufacturing, with 3+ years in analytics‑heavy roles.
Advanced Excel (Power Query, PivotTables, VBA) + Power BI or Tableau (published dashboards, DAX/MDX).
SQL proficiency for querying ERP (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and spend cubes.
Proven savings track record: $1M+ documented cost reductions via negotiation or process improvement.
Category expertise in at least two of: ingredients, packaging, indirect/MRO, or contract manufacturing.
Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR, USDA regulations, HACCP, and GMP.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Manufacturing
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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Rock Hill, SC .
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