Senior Buyer

Daisy Brand is seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Senior Buyer to lead sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend categories for a dairy manufacturing environment. This role partners closely with Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Operations, and other stakeholders to optimize supplier performance, support innovation, and deliver long-term value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct and indirect procurement categories, including packaging, ingredients, professional services, maintenance services, and procurement enablement platforms.
• Analyze category spend, market trends, supplier capabilities, and business requirements to identify sourcing opportunities and mitigate supply risks.
• Create and implement category management plans that support Daisy Brand's growth, quality, service, and cost objectives.
• Manage indirect spend categories, including services and supplies that support dairy manufacturing operations, ensuring sourcing strategies align with business requirements and organizational priorities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to evaluate business needs and select suppliers that deliver optimal service, quality, and value.
• Oversee procurement platform sourcing activities, including supplier performance monitoring and contract management.
• Lead Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Information (RFI), and Requests for Quotation (RFQ) processes from development through supplier award.
• Define project scope, evaluation criteria, and supplier requirements to ensure effective sourcing outcomes.
• Manage supplier transition plans, ensuring seamless implementation and minimal operational disruption when transitioning from incumbent suppliers.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships focused on continuous improvement, innovation, service excellence, and cost competitiveness.
• Manage supplier scorecards and performance metrics to measure quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost performance.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks to ensure continuity of supply.
• Negotiate pricing structures, service agreements, rebate programs, and tiered pricing models to achieve favorable commercial outcomes.
• Utilize ERP and MRP systems to align purchasing strategies with production schedules, demand forecasts, and inventory targets.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to prevent shortages, excess inventory, and obsolescence for sourced materials and services.
• Analyze spend data and purchasing trends to identify savings opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Lead productivity, financially prudent, and value-engineering initiatives.
• Monitor category budgets and support financial planning efforts through accurate market intelligence and forecasting.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, Marketing, R&D, and Operations teams to support business initiatives and continuous improvement efforts in a dairy manufacturing environment.
• Ensure procurement readiness for business growth, operational changes, and strategic projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience.
• 3+ years of experience developing and executing sourcing strategies for both direct/indirect spend categories, negotiating supplier contracts, and managing supplier transitions.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and PowerBI experience.
• Experience working within food production, dairy manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or related industries preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and financial acumen with the ability to interpret spend data and identify value opportunities.
• Working knowledge of ERP and procurement systems, including D365, Oracle, and eProcurement platforms.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Continuous improvement and automation mindset.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and suppliers across multiple organizational levels.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

About Daisy Brand

Daisy Brand is the market leader in sour cream and cottage cheese, headquartered in Dallas, Texas. As a family-owned company for five generations, we prioritize integrity in both our products and operations. Our state-of-the-art facilities include plants in Garland, Texas; Casa Grande, Arizona; Wooster, Ohio; and a new manufacturing site under construction in Boone, Iowa. Our upcoming Innovation Center, opening in 2026, will further advance research, food science, and product development.

We foster a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment, supporting long-term career growth and continuous learning. Our culture emphasizes critical thinking, initiative, and shared success.

Benefits

• No deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only medical coverage.
• Virtual healthcare and wellness programs.
• 401(k) program with company match, weekly safe harbor, and annual profit-sharing contributions.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance at 2x annual salary.
• Four weeks of paid time off, plus 20 hours of floating holidays in your first full year.
• Annual rollover and payout options for unused paid time off.
• Paid time for volunteering and community involvement.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Fitness and wellness incentives.