Senior Buyer - Plattsmouth NE

We are a fast-growing, innovative company revolutionizing global health. At Vireo Systems and pH-D, you’ll be part of an exciting, values-driven team passionate about improving lives through premium health products backed by world-class research and manufacturing.

About the role

The Senior Buyer is an attentive, team-oriented professional who supports continuous business operations through purchase order management, inventory control, and cross-functional collaboration. This onsite position in Plattsmouth, NE demands high attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Propose improvements to the purchasing system to strengthen vendor relationships and reduce costs.
• Develop profitable strategies for managing obsolete and slow-moving inventory to offset losses.
• Place, reconcile, and confirm purchase orders daily; review and maintain re-order points for stock items.
• Create and track key purchasing metrics to manage departmental performance.
• Develop and maintain Supplier Scorecards; review with suppliers and internal teams regularly.
• Collaborate with Product Development and other departments to source materials for cost improvement and efficiency.
• Investigate defective or unacceptable goods with quality control, vendors, and others to identify and resolve issues.
• Support production by ensuring all raw materials are available when needed.
• Prepare and maintain purchase order data to enhance process effectiveness and efficiency.
• Compile and align data from multiple reports for Supply Chain and Operations presentations.
• Research and recommend new suppliers.
• Resolve delivery, pricing, availability, and payment issues with internal departments.
• Notify internal teams of potential purchase order delays.
• Cross-train to support multiple supply chain functions.
• Assist Operations and Demand Planning as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in purchasing, procurement, or strategic sourcing within manufacturing or a regulated industry.
• Experience purchasing raw materials, packaging, ingredients, or other production-critical materials.
• Strong background in supplier negotiations, purchase order management, inventory planning, and supplier performance management.
• Demonstrated experience developing supplier scorecards, purchasing KPIs, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Working knowledge of reorder points, safety stock, lead times, obsolete inventory, and material shortage prevention.
• Experience partnering with Production, Operations, Quality, Demand Planning, Product Development, Finance, and Accounts Payable.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP).
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with ERP or MRP systems; NetSuite experience a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing production and supply needs.
• Experience in food, CPG, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, or similar manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Travel up to 10%.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to sit/stand for 8 hours.
• Walking, bending, and light lifting up to 25 lbs.

Benefits

• Base salary plus bonus based on company and personal performance.
• Medical, dental, vision, and supplement insurance with company assistance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and 9.5 paid holidays.