Senior Buyer

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Company Description

VIVA Manufacturing specializes in the development, formulation, and production of high-quality nutraceutical, functional food, and health & wellness products. Operating from over 260,000 sq ft of vertically integrated manufacturing and packaging facilities, VIVA provides end-to-end capabilities, including powder blending, capsule and tablet production, liquid manufacturing, and high-speed bottling. VIVA’s facilities hold top industry certifications, such as NSF, NSF for Sport, and Organic, ensuring the highest standard of quality. With products generating over $2 billion in revenue for clients worldwide, VIVA unites innovation, production, and packaging to offer unbeatable speed-to-market, supply chain efficiency, and superior product excellence.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Senior Buyer located in the Greater Tampa Bay Area. The Senior Buyer will manage and execute the procurement strategy, including sourcing raw materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring supply chain optimization. Responsibilities include preparing purchase orders, maintaining inventory levels, analyzing market trends, and evaluating supplier performance. Collaboration with internal teams, budget management, and ensuring on-time product delivery are key aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Strong procurement skills, including negotiation, vendor relationship management, and purchasing processes
• Knowledge of supply chain management, inventory control, and demand forecasting
• Experience in analyzing market trends and cost management
• Proficient in ERP systems, data analysis tools, and Excel
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and quality assurance in manufacturing or related industries is an advantage
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Position Responsibility

• Develops strategic business partnerships with key suppliers negotiating prices, quality, transportation, payment terms, and conditions
• Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine the best value to the Company with cost, service, quality, reliability, and relationship at the core
• Places purchase orders with suppliers and monitors adherence to delivery schedules. Reschedule orders based on forecast and requirement changes.
• Maintains communications externally with vendors and internally with manufacturing, sales, and logistics to predict and optimize the supply chain
• Leads the negotiation process of supplier agreements and ensures that contractual obligations are met.
• Pursues new vendor relationships, when necessary, and seeks to achieve the most profitable service from vendors.
• Manages inventory levels; adjusts orders as necessary to reduce excess inventory.
• Seeks opportunities to maximize procurement and purchasing efficiencies so as to support and increase the Company’s revenue and profitability.

All other duties as assigned by management.

Education: College degree preferred

Preferred : ASCM certifications preferred

Experience:

• Familiar with standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures 
• Minimum of (5) years related buyer experience