Tea And Herbals Procurement Buyer

Lead tea and herbal purchasing for Mother Parkers, using negotiation and supply chain expertise to protect production supply and optimize costs.This Buyer purchases tea and herbals for Mother Parkers, one of North America’s largest tea and coffee manufacturers. The role reviews demand, places contracts, and develops effective supply chains supporting production needs. You will manage suppliers, stakeholders, specifications, documentation, and invoices while advancing commodity efficiency projects.Key Responsibilities:
Review demand requirements and place tea and herbal contractsImprove buying patterns, pricing, supply risk, and total costMonitor supplier adherence and implement corrective actionsFoster supplier relationships and communicate with stakeholdersComplete sustainability reporting, sensory evaluations, and invoice approvalsRequirements:
Minimum five years of procurement experienceCPG or food manufacturing experience preferredUnderstanding of supply chain dynamics and changing marketsProven negotiation, relationship management, and analytical skillsUniversity degree preferred;
tea industry experienceadvantageousApply procurement, negotiation, and sensory evaluation expertise to strengthen Mother Parkers’ tea supply and manufacturing operations.
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