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Job Title: Buyer

Job Description

As a Buyer, you will manage the inbound supply chain and supplier base for a diverse range of ingredients and raw materials, including tea, coffee, botanicals, and other categories as assigned. You will negotiate contracts involving volume, price, payment terms, lead times, and other commercial considerations to maintain the company's competitive edge. Your role will involve identifying and delivering cost reduction opportunities, improving cash conversion, and protecting against cost increases in volatile markets. You will develop and execute regional and global sourcing strategies, serve as an internal consultant to various stakeholders, and maintain accurate sourcing data within company systems.

Responsibilities

+ Manage the inbound supply chain and supplier base for various ingredients and raw materials.

+ Negotiate volume, price, payment terms, lead times, and other commercial considerations for assigned categories.

+ Maintain the company's competitive advantages by negotiating contracts and ensuring optimal supplier performance.

+ Identify, document, and deliver year-over-year cost reduction opportunities.

+ Improve cash conversion by extending vendor payment terms, reducing inventory, and optimizing spend.

+ Identify opportunities for cost avoidance and protection in inflationary and volatile markets.

+ Develop and execute regional and global sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories.

+ Maintain expertise on regional and global market conditions and act as an internal consultant to various stakeholders.

+ Support the company's growth by scouting new ingredients, attending industry events, and managing large projects.

+ Maintain accurate sourcing data concerning price, volatility, supplier records, and market data within company systems.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in SAP.

+ Effective written and verbal business communication.

+ Prioritization and time management abilities.

+ Budget management and understanding of sourcing's role in company financial performance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Agricultural Sciences, or a relevant field.

+ 5 years of experience in a procurement or supply chain management role, ideally in food manufacturing.

+ 3 years of experience leading regional and global cross-functional projects focused on business growth.

+ Experience in buying specialty ingredient markets, such as botanicals.

Work Environment

The work environment is collaborative, innovative, and sustainability-driven. There is a strong emphasis on teamwork and global exposure. The position offers competitive compensation and flexibility, with the option to work from home twice a week if needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Princeton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Princeton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.