Buyer 2

Job Details: Job Location: Remote - Central Point, OR, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Title:  Buyer II Department: Inventory Control Business Unit: Pacific Botanicals, Herb Pharm LLC Reports To: Procurement Manager Location: Remote Job Type: Full Time FLSA Status: Exempt  Pay Range: $57,572 - $70,127 annually, depending on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.   Summary: The Buyer II is an experienced commercial procurement professional responsible for independently managing multiple categories across Herb Pharm and Pacific Botanicals. The position leads direct-material procurement, supplier negotiations, sourcing execution, cost management, supplier performance, and supply-risk mitigation. Buyer II evaluates options and makes recommendations that balance cost, inventory, quality, supply continuity, operational performance, and working capital. Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Material availability and supply continuity Cost savings and cost avoidance across assigned portfolio Supply risk reduction Supplier cost, quality, and delivery performance Negotiation outcomes and alternate-source development Purchasing and ERP data accuracy Category & Commercial Ownership Independently manage assigned categories. Serve as the primary raw material buyer across Herb Pharm and Pacific Botanicals. Develop commercial recommendations based on demand, inventory, supply capability, cost, risk, and market conditions. Identify opportunities to improve cost, commercial terms, inventory performance and supply continuity. Lead RFQs, supplier market research and commercial evaluations. Manage significant purchasing commitments within established authority and identify opportunities to reduce excess inventory. Understand total landed cost of goods; identify cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities. Maintain accurate commercial purchasing inputs needed to support procurement-related COGS analysis. Provide clear analysis, recommended options, and business impacts when escalating decisions. Supplier Negotiation   Lead negotiations involving pricing, MOQs, lead times, freight, payment terms, volume commitments, service levels and other commercial conditions. Develop negotiation strategies based on spend, market conditions, supplier leverage, inventory requirements and business objectives. Escalate material commercial commitments or exceptions to Procurement Manager. Support the Procurement Manager and Head of Global Trade in strategic negotiations. Strategic Sourcing Identify and develop alternative sources for critical high-risk materials. Develop supplier comparisons and sourcing recommendations. Support innovation processes for assigned materials. Coordinate new supplier qualification/onboarding with Quality, Operations, Planning, Innovation, Finance, and other stakeholders. Partner with Quality to ensure assigned suppliers and materials meet applicable specifications and regulatory requirements including GMP, organic, dietary supplement and other compliance requirements. Supply Risk & Continuity Proactively identify supply risk across assigned categories. Evaluate single-source exposure, capacity, lead time, geographical risk, market availability, transportation, tariffs, agricultural conditions and supplier performance. Develop mitigation plans before escalating significant risks. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Working Conditions Work Environment: Remote. Travel Requirements: Up to 10%. Physical Demands: The position requires extended periods of time spent working on a computer, including the use of various software and digital platforms. The individual must be comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment, where attention to detail and focus on tasks is essential. While some flexibility may be offered, the role typically involves regular office hours with occasional extended hours or remote work, depending on project needs. The candidate should be prepared for periods of sitting and prolonged screen time. Qualifications: Strong critical thinking, ability to navigate and solve complex problems. Natural ability to develop strong, trusting relationships. Balances attention to detail with swift execution. Strong commercial experience, including negotiation and cost-analysis capabilities. Ability to independently manage complex purchasing categories. Ability to analyze pricing, cost drivers, total landed cost, and working capital implications. Solid understanding of ERP/MRP, inventory management and purchasing processes. Strong cross-functional written and verbal communication. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, agriculture, or related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience. 4-6+ years of progressively responsible procurement, sourcing, buying or supply chain experience preferred. Experience with raw materials, botanicals, dietary supplements, CPG, organic regulations strongly preferred. International sourcing, incoterms, import experience preferred.