Buyer - Poppi

Overview

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and purchasing raw materials, packaging, and indirect goods required for beverage production. This role ensures cost efficiency, quality standards, and uninterrupted supply to support manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, supplier management experience, and familiarity with food and beverage supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Source and procure raw material ingredients and packaging components.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with production planning to ensure timely material availability.
• Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical materials by proactively managing supplier capacity, lead times, and risk factors.
• Develop and maintain safety stock strategies and buffer levels for high-risk or long-lead-time items.
• Identify potential supply disruptions and implement contingency plans, including secondary/backup suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers to forecast demand and secure supply commitments aligned with production schedules.
• Monitor supplier performance and address issues related to shortages, delays, or quality concerns in real time.
• Utilize MRP/ERP systems to review purchase requisitions and convert them into purchase orders aligned with production demand.
• Analyze MRP outputs to ensure accurate order quantities, timing, and alignment with inventory targets.
• Adjust purchasing plans based on changes in production schedules, forecasts, and inventory levels.
• Maintain accurate master data (lead times, minimum order quantities, pricing, supplier details) within the ERP system.
• Partner with planning teams to optimize order cycles, reduce excess inventory, and prevent stockouts.

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $66,900 - $111,950.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

• 2–5+ years of purchasing or procurement experience, preferably in food or beverage manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).

Skills:

• Experience in negotiation and vendor management.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and inventory management.
• Understanding of food safety regulations (e.g., FDA, HACCP).
• Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections , commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age.