RYZE

Materials Buyer

RYZE
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end purchasing processes, including PO management, supplier relationship maintenance, and compliance with quality standards. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems like NetSuite to track and analyze purchasing metrics and discrepancies.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Purchasing ExperienceNetSuite ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsSupplier Relationship ManagementAttention To Detail

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own day-to-day purchasing across raw materials, packaging, marketing materials, shipping material, and hard goods for the co-manufacturer and distribution network
  • Own reordering, placing orders with the right quantities and lead times
  • Work with suppliers and internal teams on first-time POs for new items to ensure on-time shipping and delivery
  • Own the PO lifecycle end to end, including creation, confirmation, tracking, receipt, and close-out
  • Keep NetSuite PO and transfer order status accurate
  • Ensure QA compliance before pickup, including required approvals and testing such as COA, pre-shipment samples, and third-party testing
  • Identify and resolve PO discrepancies involving quantity, price, delivery date, and receipt versus PO
  • Resolve day-to-day PO issues such as late or short shipments, order changes, and documentation gaps
  • Escalate unresolved or supply-threatening issues to the Purchasing Manager with context and a recommended next step
  • Maintain supplier relationships and pricing adherence with Sourcing
  • Track on-time delivery, quantity accuracy, and COA compliance
  • Maintain reports on open POs, PO aging, discrepancies, and supplier performance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3–5+ years of experience in purchasing, procurement, or supply chain execution within CPG, food & beverage, or adjacent industries
  • Hands-on purchasing experience: you have placed POs, managed reorders, resolved discrepancies, and owned supplier follow-up personally
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills; able to resolve issues independently and know when to escalate
  • Analytical skills, able to build and maintain open PO trackers and supplier performance dashboards
  • Experience with ERP systems in a purchasing capacity; NetSuite strongly preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
  • Experience in powder, supplement, or functional food manufacturing, familiarity with ingredient complexity, certification requirements, and quality standards (preferred)
  • Experience managing tolling or consignment manufacturing arrangements (preferred)
  • Background working with agricultural or globally-sourced ingredients (mushroom powder, organic coffee, botanical extracts) (preferred)
  • Experience in a high-growth or startup environment where process is being built, not inherited (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive compensation aligned with experience and market benchmarks.
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Paid time off and company-observed holidays.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
  • Access to tools, resources, and training to support success in the role.

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Hard Skills
Purchase Order ManagementSupply Chain ExecutionPO Lifecycle ManagementQuality Assurance ComplianceDiscrepancy ResolutionData AnalysisPO TrackingReorderingSupplier Performance ReportingERP Systems
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingAttention To DetailIndependent ResolutionEscalation ManagementCommunication
Tools & Technologies
NetSuiteERP Systems
Industry Keywords
CPGFood & BeverageIngredient ComplexityQuality StandardsTolling ManufacturingConsignment ManufacturingAgricultural IngredientsFunctional Food ManufacturingStartup EnvironmentSupply Chain Management