Commodity Buyer

Kinsa is recruiting for a: Commodity Buyer

Location: Waddell, Arizona.

Summary:
The Commodity Buyer (ingredients) is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of key raw materials used in the production of globally recognized energy drink, including sugar, glucose, CO?, trisodium citrate, citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, magnesium carbonate, and caramel color. This position plays a critical role in supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, cost control, and supporting operational interfaces with headquarters and our key customer. The Buyer ensures consistent supply, monitors market trends, and aligns procurement strategies with both company objectives and customer expectations.

Compensation/Benefits:

• ???????????85,000 – 95,000K
• Bonus
• 401K with match
• Health, dental, vision
• Relocation assistance

Duties:

• Develops and executes sourcing strategies for key ingredients in line with company goals and customer requirements.
• Reviews existing contracts with suppliers to ensure on-going feasibility.
• Performs risk assessments on potential contracts and agreements.
• Provides regular reports on market developments, cost-saving opportunities, and supplier performance. Tracks and reports on commodity consumption, market price trends, and cost fluctuations
• Negotiates contracts and agreements with suppliers to achieve the best total cost, ensures supply continuity, and manages risk.
• Maintains strong, long-term relationships with suppliers and proactively manages supplier performance.
• Collaborates with the customer on ingredient forecasting, volume planning, and operational support issues.
• Enters and maintains forecasts for ingredients to ensure supply meets production demand.
• Ensures pricing data and supplier contracts are accurately entered into and maintained in ERP system (SAP preferred).
• Resolves supplier invoice discrepancies and ensures smooth order-to-pay processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in purchasing or supply chain – experience in beverage, food, or ingredient procurement highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commodity markets and supplier management principles.
• Advanced ERP system experience: SAP strongly preferred.

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 Recruiter Information:
Dave Rothe
daver@kinsa.com