Buyer jobs in New Brunswick, NJ
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- Central Garden & Pet
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Neptune, NJ
FULL_TIME
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The Buyer will support our business unit's purchasing initiatives for maintaining inventory of purchased SKUs to meet forecasted sales from S&OP. Reporting directly to the Director of Procurement, this role requires a combination of strategic sourcing, negotiation, procurement, and relationship management skills to support the efficient and cost-effective operation of the supply chain. This position will be on-site 5x a week based out of our Neptune City, NJ facility.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:- Collaborate with the SO&P team to forecast demand and synchronize with domestic and overseas suppliers for on-time deliveries.
- Responsible for creating POs to maintain inventory levels and cover forecasts.
- Revise POs for ship dates, quantity, and pricing when necessary.
- Ensure inventory levels align with demand requirements and manufacturing constraints.
- Advise internal stakeholders when orders/items will be late and maintain open communication until goods arrive.
- Collaborate with the inventory control team to assess and manage inventory levels, proactively preventing out-of-stock situations.
- Review shipment invoices as necessary- act as a liaison between vendor and AP to reconcile any issues.
- Acquire and maintain a working knowledge of product specifications and goods or services to be purchased.
- Establish and maintain operational relationships with suppliers and vendors, ensuring their adherence to on-time delivery and quality standards.
- Address unforeseen issues with suppliers related to operations, purchasing, or quality/performance promptly and professionally.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, capabilities, and cost-efficiency within the procurement function.
- Identify cost reduction projects to enhance the company’s profitability.
- Other duties as assigned.
IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. 4-5 years of related field experience preferred.
- Proven experience as a buyer or procurement professional in the manufacturing industry, preferably in consumer goods.
- Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with suppliers.
- Knowledge of inventory management principles and practices.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, procurement software, and MS Office applications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and discretion in business relationships and exercise sound business judgment.
- Capability to work independently in a fast-paced lean organization and be extremely organized and detail-oriented.
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life and Disability Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of free online courses
- Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
- Referral Program with cash bonus
- Access to on-demand pay
- Paid parental leave
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro, Aqueon, Cadet, Farnam, Ferry~Morse, Four Paws, Kaytee, K&H, Nylabone and Pennington, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California, and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. - 6 Days Ago
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- Horiba Instruments
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Piscataway, NJ
FULL_TIME
- The HORIBA Group of worldwide companies provides an extensive array of instruments and systems for applications ranging from automotive R&D, process and environmental monitoring, in-vitro medical diag...
- 15 Days Ago
Production Planner / Buyer
- Lonni Consulting
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Dayton, NJ
FULL_TIME
- The Production Planner role reports to the Administrative Manager, but takes direction from all leadership functions, operations, admin, etc. This role schedules manufacturing equipment and raw materi...
- 22 Days Ago
Purchasing Assistant/Buyer
- Heritage Baby Products
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Piscataway, NJ
PART_TIME
- It is a part-time job with a bit of flexibility in timings (15-25 hours a week)Employee will be expected to:- Work with overseas (Asian) and domestic manufacturers/vendors- Analyze product requirement...
- 24 Days Ago
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- Axelon Services Corporation
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Summit, NJ
- Job Description: Hybrid role- Required 50% onsite Position Summary: Client is seeking a dynamic individual to join a mot...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Jimmy Choo
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New York, NY
- Who You Are: You are energetic, collaborative, have strong communication and are results driven. You thrive in a fast-pa...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Danaher Corporation
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New York, NY
- **Buyer** Pall Location Cortland, New York, United States of America Category Supply Chain & Logistics Job Id R1151724 O...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Chromalloy Gas Turbine LLC
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New York, NY
- **Buyer** * Orangeburg, NY, USA * Full-time **Company Description** Chromalloy has expanded from a gas turbine parts rep...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- TSR Consulting Services, Inc.
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Summit, NJ
- TSR is a premier National U.S. Staffing company with over 50 years of staffing excellence. Our client, a leading pharmac...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Axelon Services Corporation
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Summit, NJ
- Job Description: Hybrid role- Required 50% onsite Position Summary: Client is seeking a dynamic individual to join a mot...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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- Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A.
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Livingston, NJ
- Job Description Job Description Important Message: For prospective candidates, our HR staff will directly reach out usin...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Buyer
- Russell Tobin
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Jersey City, NJ
- PrideNow is hiring a Buyer for a manufacturer and distributor within the food and beverage industry in Jersey City, NJ. ...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About New Brunswick, New Jersey
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city had a total area of 5.789 square miles (14.995 km2), including 5.227 square miles (13.539 km2) of land and 0.562 square miles (1.456 km2) of water (9.71%). New Brunswick is in Raritan Valley (a line of cities in central New Jersey). New Brunswick is on the south side of Raritan Valley along with Piscataway Township, Highland Park, Edison Township, and Franklin Township (Somerset County). New Brunswick lies southwest of Newark and New York City and northeast of Trenton and Philadelphia.
New Brunswick is bordered by Piscataway, Highland Park...
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Income Estimation for Buyer jobs
$74,894 to $95,049
New Brunswick, New Jersey area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago
were up 1.5% from a year ago
What does a Buyer do?
Buyer
Review supplies, works and services to ensure compliance with company procedures and best procurement practice.
December 19, 2022
Create and review statement of need, market research, brand name justification, and independent government cost estimate documents for past, current, and upcoming procurements.
December 29, 2022
Organize/coordinate, analyze/interpret, problem solve, plan, communicate, prepare written communications, access to laboratory and GMP areas may be required.
January 29, 2023
Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
February 16, 2023
Actively manage supplier performance through consistent communication to ensure proper adherence to purchase order terms and conditions.
March 17, 2023
Provide outstanding customer service and ensure customer satisfaction.
April 09, 2023
Interact with various stakeholders to identify business needs, build relationships and sell the features and benefits of early procurement involvement.
April 25, 2023
Manage preparation, implementation and execution of procurement processes.
May 08, 2023
Implement proactive problem solving and improvements that allow more efficient data entry, within pre-established parameters.
May 17, 2023
Participate in the invoice approval process to ensure that supplier invoices are in accordance with purchase order terms and conditions, and resolve issues as necessary.
May 20, 2023