Buyer

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We're an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America's most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,400 team members across multiple companies, we create best-in-class products that help make the world healthier and happier. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $1 billion of revenue annually. Learn more about our brands.
We're Looking For A(n): Buyer
Location: Hybrid (Woodland Hills, CA)
What You'll Be Doing: The mission for the Buyer role at Golden Hippo is to be the architect of our cost-effective sourcing strategy. You'll leverage your negotiation skills and market knowledge to secure the best possible deals on high-quality materials and products, ensuring we deliver exceptional value to our customers and achieve our business goals.

• Responsible for issuing all purchase orders, tracking, and follow-up.
• Serve as the vendor liaison for issue resolution and vendor complaints and participate in/lead supplier engagement activities.
• Build customer relationships internally, providing timely and accurate information to the business.
• Lead cost-savings initiatives that impact the business.
• Identify and select primary and secondary suppliers.
• Complete requests for quotes by identifying and selecting vendors and suppliers using criteria such as quantity and quality of commodities, price, and delivery date.
• Explain and clarify purchasing procedures to internal departments as well as vendors.
• Solve problems with orders in an efficient and timely manner.
• Analyze purchase requisitions and review for accuracy and completion.
• Collaborate with department managers to clarify purchase requisitions, identify departmental needs, and refine specifications for future purchase orders.
• Follow proper channels to obtain purchase authorization according to company policy and investigate and cultivate new sources for supplies and products.
• Research and prepare bid specifications and issue bid requests to several potential vendors and suppliers.

Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don't tick ALL of these boxes.):

• Willingness to take initiative.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of commodities in the area of specialization.
• Adaptable and Flexible.
• Required Experience:
  
  • 2-3 years related experience.
• Preferred Education: BA/BS in Supply Chain, Business
• Preferred Experience:
  
  • Food, nutrition and/or beauty industry experience.
  • Previous buying experience strongly preferred, or ability to demonstrate comparable knowledge and skills.

Golden Perks & Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage - We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We've donated over $9 million to date.
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
• 6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
• Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
• Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases, empowering you to progress and excel in your career.
• Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
• Work towards our collective goals and earn up to 2 extra weeks of pay each month, based on the achievement of KPIs.
• Celebrate your accomplishments with our Win of the Week, Spot Bonus, Work Anniversary, and Shout-Outs programs, where your hard work is not only valued but also acknowledged and rewarded.
• Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
• For those coming into our Woodland Hills, CA office, you'll find a fully stocked kitchen and a free on-site gym.
• Virtual and in-person company events, like our annual holiday party, happy hours, and virtual cooking nights, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.

To read more about our Perks & Benefits, click here .
The base salary range is $66,700-$83,400, plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.
The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
A Note to Recruiting Agencies: At Golden Hippo, we handle all hiring through our internal Talent Acquisition team. Occasionally, we might use staffing or recruiting agencies to support our internal team in finding the right candidates. Agencies are not authorized to contact our hiring teams directly to present candidates. Our internal Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers. Golden Hippo will need written approval and a signed agreement before submitting any candidate info for a specific job opening. Without this, we won't pay any fees for placements. Thank you for your understanding.
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