Rich Products Corporation · 3 hours ago
Purchasing Agent (Buyer)
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$69K/yr - $94K/yr
4+ years expRich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities in the food industry. The Category Buyer manages assigned business categories, ensuring delivery, quality, cost, and safety requirements are met while executing sourcing strategies and maintaining supplier agreements.
BakeryConfectioneryFood and BeverageFood DeliveryFood ProcessingManufacturingOrganic FoodSeafoodSnack FoodWholesale
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a long-term sourcing roadmap that identifies key sourcing opportunities
Execute sourcing events by developing and launching RFI/RFPs, developing a negotiation strategy, negotiating with potential suppliers and executing contracts
Optimize total cost of ownership by identifying cost savings and joint process improvements that help drive efficiencies throughout the entire supply chain
Lead the identification and implementation of cost savings initiatives by working with internal business partners to understand the key business requirements, identifying capital requirements, developing business cases and being the Procurement lead for the implementation of the project
Utilize the 7-step sourcing process to lead a cross functional team to identify service and quality requirements, identify prospective vendors through the RFI process and develop business recommendations to optimize supply network and drive savings
Negotiate and maintain supplier agreements that provide the maximum total cost of ownership benefit through price, product quality protection, limitation of financial and supply risk, and optimization of supply chain requirements (i.e. lead times, order quantities, etc.)
Develop key supplier metrics that help drive consistent service levels from suppliers as well as timely action plans to address and resolve supply issues
Provide daily management of suppliers including Supply Chain support for: forecasting, pricing, invoicing and inventory levels
Conduct periodic supplier reviews and visits
Develop and execute a strategy for assigned categories that aligns with short and long-term business goals and leverages Supplier Relationship Management best practices
Analyze and interpret market information for translation into the monthly forecasts, including future biases and identification of financial risks and opportunities
Responsible for key financial analysis that supports the completion of critical reports including the monthly financial projection
Develop and present market reports to key stakeholders including executive leaders, business leads and customers
Leverage financial risk management tools to develop a short and long-term risk management strategy for key commodities that drive category prices
Align risk management strategies with business unit strategies and risk profiles through proactive communication with business stakeholders
Demonstrate a strong intellectual curiosity by identifying and evaluating new financial risk management tools that provide predictable pricing and maintain strong correlations to underlying markets
Analyze and conceptualize complex financial problems to evaluate supplier proposals, interpret market conditions, and leverage technology to develop viable business solutions that drive efficiency and productivity within the department
Support global partners by providing market expertise for shared markets, leveraging global suppliers to drive efficiencies and innovation, and collaborating on best practices
Provide leadership to other team members to mentor on and develop business best practices for processes such as Supplier Relationship Management, financial and supplier risk mitigation, and negotiations
Be an advocate for Procurement's key business commitments including acting with a sense urgency, effectively communicating with key stakeholders, understanding the voice of customer and demonstrating leadership as the subject matter expert
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field with a minimum 4-5 years job related experience; or a Master's degree in related field with minimum 3 years job related experience
Proven ability to lead complex negotiations and deliver measurable cost savings
Skilled in supplier management, sourcing strategy execution, and risk mitigation
Experience analyzing market trends and supplier proposals to inform strategic decisions and mitigate risk
Strong background in leveraging ERP or data systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba) and analytical tools to drive data-driven decisions
Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Teams, and ERP systems (SAP, Ariba)
Familiarity with AI tools and ability to leverage technology for data-driven decisions
Ability to execute structured sourcing and negotiation strategies
Skilled in building relationships and driving supplier performance
Understand cost drivers, market dynamics, and risk mitigation strategies
Comfortable using digital platforms and analytical tools
Strong ability to engage stakeholders and influence decisions
Preferred
Experience in the food industry and familiarity with food ingredients is strongly preferred
Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and compliance requirements within the food supply chain is a plus
Company
Rich Products Corporation
Rich’s is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (9)
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2023 (7)
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2021 (5)
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5MKey Investors
California Energy Commission
2024-09-12Grant· $1.5M
Leadership Team
Robert Rich
Founder
Recent News
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