Buying and Development Manager

Type: Full-Time in Santa Ana, CA Salary: $70,000 - $85,000 Company Overview: eJam is a leading consumer products brand incubator and holding company, specializing in direct-to-consumer e-commerce, third-party marketplaces, and retail distribution channels. We are committed to innovation, building brands and products that people love, and driving exceptional performance across multiple markets. Position Summary: The Purchasing Manager will manage the sourcing and procurement of raw ingredients and packaging components from global suppliers (primarily in North & South America), ensuring alignment with company goals and operational efficiency. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with proven experience in vendor management, cost optimization, and demand planning. Experience in the CPG industry, especially in personal care and/or confectionery, is highly preferred. This is an individual contributor role that reports to the Director of Supply Chain. What Your Day Will Look Like: Supplier Collaboration: Engage in daily communication with suppliers to confirm purchase orders, track production timelines, and resolve any fulfillment or quality issues. Sourcing & Negotiation: Identify and evaluate suppliers for raw ingredients and packaging; negotiate pricing, payment terms, and lead times to support margin targets and supply stability. Inventory & Demand Planning: Analyze inventory levels, collaborate on forecasts, and plan purchases to ensure supply aligns with sales velocity and production schedules. Purchase Order Execution: Create and manage POs in the company’s procurement system with precision, ensuring accurate specs, quantities, and timelines. Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with Product Development, Quality Control, and Demand Planning teams to ensure materials meet specifications and timelines for new launches and ongoing production. Problem Solving: Address supply issues such as shortages, defects, or delivery delays in coordination with QC and operations teams. Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in procurement workflows, cost efficiency, and supplier performance. Key Responsibilities: Procurement & Sourcing Source raw ingredients and packaging materials for CPG products, with a focus on personal care and confectionery categories. Research and qualify new suppliers based on quality, compliance, service, and pricing. Manage supplier onboarding, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance evaluation. Monitor market trends and cost drivers for ingredients and materials. Demand Planning & Inventory Management Collaborate with supply chain and planning teams to align purchasing activities with sales forecasts and production needs. Maintain appropriate inventory levels to avoid stockouts while minimizing excess stock. Support production readiness for new product launches with timely procurement of components. Vendor Relations Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and enforce compliance with contracts and company standards. Track and report vendor performance metrics, including lead time, quality, and delivery reliability. Seek opportunities to consolidate vendors and improve sourcing efficiency. Process Optimization Recommend and implement improvements in procurement processes and tools. Maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records and documentation. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or purchasing within a CPG environment. Hands-on experience with raw ingredient and packaging procurement is required. Strong preference for candidates with experience in personal care and/or confectionery product sourcing. Skilled in demand planning, supplier negotiation, and procurement systems. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Comfortable communicating with Global vendors via phone/email. Proficiency in procurement and inventory software tools. Bilingual (English and Spanish) preferred. Must be able to work 9–6 PST in our Santa Ana office Monday through Friday Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Achieve 10% cost savings annually through negotiation and strategic sourcing Maintain ≥98% on-time delivery from suppliers Avoid stockouts on key materials by aligning procurement with demand planning Onboard at least 2 new qualified suppliers quarterly to diversify sourcing Cultural Alignment: Collaboration: Work seamlessly with internal teams and suppliers to achieve shared objectives. Efficiency: Constantly seek opportunities to streamline procurement processes. Accountability: Take ownership of procurement outcomes and drive results that align with company goals. Innovation: Identify and implement innovative approaches to enhance purchasing efficiency and cost savings. Benefits Health, Dental & Vision 401k Plan Amazing, pet-friendly, office environment Free drinks & snacks daily Be a part of a collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive work environment Work with a profitable, growing company in a high-growth industry

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Associate Grocery Food Buyer **Must Be a Current Grocery Food Buyer Salary: $85,000–$90,000 plus bonus and benefits Location: On-site at our corporate office in College Point, NY Our food company is seeking an Associate Grocery Food Buyer responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of frozen food products for assigned lines. This role works closely with the Senior Vice President of Purchasing to achieve company goals. The Associate Frozen Food Buyer provides supply chain and inventory management for promotionally active categories while meeting corresponding financial accountabilities. Products are procured in accordance with all company policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities include: Order food products to meet forecasted demand. Secure the best possible product costs, quality, and service at all times. Ensure all established policies and procedures are understood and followed. Achieve inventory and turn goals while maintaining service levels and minimizing distress. Interface with various departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, store operations, the distribution center, and division office personnel. Review acquisition costs to ensure purchases are made at the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and urgency. Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team. Conduct post-promotional reviews to evaluate results and develop solutions for improvement. Resolve store-level inventory issues caused by allocations or order discrepancies. Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service levels, inventory turns, and distress, making adjustments as needed. Visit stores, as required, to monitor programs, gather feedback, and assess implementation effectiveness. Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution-sourced items to ensure correct invoicing. Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies, issuing credits, or providing appropriate resolutions. Maintain all necessary department files and records. Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain proper product flow through the facility in a timely manner. Access buying systems remotely when necessary to manage responsibilities offsite.   Requirements Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices. Understanding of grocery procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting and financial management practices Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact- based decisions. Ability to plan and organize effectively. Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally. Strong computer aptitude in MS Office including Word and Excel. Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions. Benefits $85,000–$90,000 plus bonus and benefits

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Associate Frozen Food Buyer **Must Be a Current Frozen Food Buyer Salary: $85,000–$90,000 plus bonus and benefits Location: On-site at our corporate office in College Point, NY Our food company is seeking an Associate Frozen Food Buyer responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of frozen food products for assigned lines. This role works closely with the Senior Vice President of Purchasing to achieve company goals. The Associate Frozen Food Buyer provides supply chain and inventory management for promotionally active categories while meeting corresponding financial accountabilities. Products are procured in accordance with all company policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities include: Order frozen food products to meet forecasted demand. Secure the best possible product costs, quality, and service at all times. Ensure all established policies and procedures are understood and followed. Achieve inventory and turn goals while maintaining service levels and minimizing distress. Interface with various departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, store operations, the distribution center, and division office personnel. Review acquisition costs to ensure purchases are made at the lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and urgency. Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team. Conduct post-promotional reviews to evaluate results and develop solutions for improvement. Resolve store-level inventory issues caused by allocations or order discrepancies. Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service levels, inventory turns, and distress, making adjustments as needed. Visit stores, as required, to monitor programs, gather feedback, and assess implementation effectiveness. Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution-sourced items to ensure correct invoicing. Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies, issuing credits, or providing appropriate resolutions. Maintain all necessary department files and records. Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain proper product flow through the facility in a timely manner. Access buying systems remotely when necessary to manage responsibilities offsite.   Requirements Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices. Understanding of grocery procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting and financial management practices Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact- based decisions. Ability to plan and organize effectively. Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally. Strong computer aptitude in MS Office including Word and Excel. Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions. Benefits $85,000–$90,000 plus bonus and benefits

Grocery Buyer Compensation ranges from $90K-95K based on your experience, along with attractive bonus and benefits. This position requires you to work onsite 5 days a week at our corporate headquarters located in College Point, NY. Food company is responsible for the profitable procurement and timely delivery of products for assigned lines. Works closely with the Sr. Director of Purchasing and Senior Buyers to achieve the goals of the company. Provides supply chain/inventory management for promotionally active categories and corresponding financial accountabilities. Procures product in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company. Key Responsibilities include: Order products to meet forecasted demand. Obtain best possible product costs, quality and service at all times. Ensure that established policies and procedures are understood and adhered to. Strive to obtain inventory and turn goals, while maintaining service level and minimizing distress. * Interface with various departments and division personnel to accomplish job functions. Develop and maintain good working relationships with vendors, store operations, distribution center and division office personnel. Review acquisition costs to ensure items purchased are at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source, and urgency of need. Assess current inventory, market conditions, availability, and promotional impact to forecast order quantities and make recommendations to the merchandising team. Conduct post-promotional reviews and analysis to determine if promotional requirements were met and develop solutions for problem areas. Review and resolve inventory issues at store level as a result of allocations or order issues. * Review and analyze daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service level, inventory turns, and distress and make adjustments as needed. Visit stores, as needed, to monitor programs, obtain store feedback and to assess overall implementation effectiveness. Manage Accounts Payable variance processes for distribution sourced items to ensure correct prices have been invoiced. Resolve store billing questions by researching discrepancies submitted at store level with Store Billing and entering credits where appropriate or providing resolution. Maintain all necessary department files and records. Coordinate with Warehouse Operations to maintain the proper product flow through the facility, in a timely manner. Remote access (buying system) from home or off site location when necessary. Requirements Minimum of 2 plus years of Purchasing or Vendor Management experience. Marketing/Logistics experience preferred or strong understanding of store operations and merchandising methodologies and practices. Understanding of beverage procurement, logistics, inventory management, marketing, accounting and financial management practices Excellent organizational and analytical skills; ability to take initiative and make fact- based decisions. Ability to plan and organize effectively. Written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective business relationships both internally and externally. Strong computer aptitude in MS Office including Word and Excel. Ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development