Buyer (34762)

Our Culture Is Our Secret Ingredient At Monogram Foods, we're more than a food company—we're a passionate team dedicated to creating America's most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate. We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members. So, if you're hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let's cook up something extraordinary together. Position Overview The Buyer is responsible for planning, purchasing, and coordinating materials required to support production operations at the Chandler facility. This position manages raw material, packaging, MRO, and indirect purchasing activities by leveraging MRP/ERP systems, collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders, and ensuring materials are available to meet production schedules and customer demand. The Buyer plays a critical role in maintaining inventory availability, supporting new product launches, and driving procurement accuracy and efficiency. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Run, review, and analyze MRP reports to identify material requirements, shortages, timing needs, and purchasing actions. Place purchase orders with approved vendors in accordance with material requirements, lead times, pricing, and company purchasing procedures. Communicate with vendors daily to obtain order confirmations, track shipments, follow up on delivery status, and resolve supply concerns. Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment of raw materials, packaging, MRO supplies, office supplies, and other operational requirements. Partner with production and scheduling teams to ensure materials are available to support production plans and customer demand. Collaborate with warehouse and production teams regarding schedule changes, urgent material needs, last-minute deliveries, and receiving priorities. Maintain accurate purchasing, vendor, item, delivery, and order data in the ERP system to support reliable planning and reporting. Assist the Accounts Payable team by researching workflow issues, resolving invoice discrepancies, and supporting timely payment processing. Align with the commercialization team to support the implementation of new products, including material setup, supplier coordination, sample or trial requirements, and launch readiness. Monitor purchase order status, identify potential delays, and escalate risks that could affect production schedules or material availability. Prepare forecasts and utilize demand information to assist with purchasing and inventory planning. Support continuous improvement efforts related to procurement accuracy, vendor responsiveness, inventory availability, and cross-functional communication. Perform administrative duties and other responsibilities as assigned. Note: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions. Education And Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred. Experience in purchasing, procurement, materials planning, supply chain, or a related operational role required. Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment preferred. Working knowledge of MRP and ERP systems, including purchase order entry, material planning, and data maintenance. Must be …

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