Buyer

Harmless Harvest (Thailand) Ltd (Samut Sakhon)

Samut Sakhon

Samut Sakhon, Thailand

We started Harmless Harvest® to make the most amazing coconut water in the most ethical way possible. It’s a work in progress, but we’re committed to growing our standards and living up to our name. Speaking of growing, we’ve got a bustling HQ in Oakland, plus 133 team members (and counting) living and working in Thailand, where the bulk of our operation takes place. Staying close to the ground keeps us invested in every step of the process and every community along the way.

Detail posisi

Harmless Harvest is a revolutionary food and beverage company focused on sustainable practices. The Buyer will play a crucial role in the timely procurement of essential goods, equipment, and services to support the company's operations, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Kewajiban

You will be responsible for…
• Proactively plan and execute timely procurement of goods, equipment, and services to support company operations.
• Develop and implement innovative procurement strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery.
• Conduct thorough research and evaluation of potential suppliers.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring compliance with company policies and ethical standards.
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions to maximize value for the company.
• Monitor supplier performance and address any issues promptly and effectively.
• Review and process requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Optimize procurement processes to minimize lead times and maximize efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve procurement-related issues, such as delivery delays, quality discrepancies, or pricing disputes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier information and performance metrics.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and potential cost savings.
• Generate insightful reports to inform decision-making and strategic planning.

Kualifikasi

You will require the following qualifications and skills
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a buyer from the fresh fruits or food sector or within a similar product.
• Well understand of manufacturing environment, its demand, priorities, and criticalities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain or Business Administration or any field related with Purchasing.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to negotiate costs and contracts and a high level of numeracy and literacy is required.
• Flexible and creative problem solving. Very thorough, with great attention to details.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet aggressive deadlines.
• Passionate and high-energy individual who wants to develop in a fast-growing and innovative company.
• Able to communicate well in English.