Sr. Buyer

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing!

• Expected Pay Range: $90K-$110K, exempt
• Bonus: This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf

Who We Are

At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Lead high-volume, complex purchasing activities to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging to support production.
• Manage supplier relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for performance, issue resolution, and service improvements.
• Track and follow up on purchase orders to proactively resolve delays and maintain supply continuity.
• Monitor procurement KPIs such as on-time delivery, lead times, cost efficiency, and supplier performance, driving continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Quality, Finance, and Strategic Sourcing to support production needs and resolve issues.
• Support contract execution, vendor compliance, and cost-saving initiatives through negotiations and sourcing strategies.
• Mentor and support buyers while ensuring ERP data accuracy across pricing, lead times, and supplier information.

What You’ll Bring

• 5–7+ years of experience in purchasing or procurement, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, supplier management, and inventory planning.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) and strong Excel/data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage supplier relationships independently and drive performance improvements.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with a service-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
• Opportunity to influence supplier strategy and operational performance.
• Cross-functional exposure across supply chain, operations, and finance teams.
• Career growth within a global ingredient manufacturing organization.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while managing procurement systems and documentation.
• Occasional lifting of office materials up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to walk through production or warehouse environments as needed.
• Exposure to a manufacturing environment including noise, dust, and varying temperatures.
• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified.

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do! As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world’s best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people. If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies!

Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company’s achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@vandrunen.com.

Van Drunen Family of Companies may use artificial intelligence ("AI") in its recruitment and hiring process. To the extent AI is used, Van Drunen Family of Companies ensures that its use does not result in discrimination against applicants on the basis of any protected class.

Van Drunen Family of Companies does not accept unsolicited resumes.  Any resumes, CV’s, and other unsolicited assistance from search firms that do not have a submitted request and written search agreement for a position-specific requisition will be deemed the sole property of Van Drunen Family of Companies and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by our Company.

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