POSITION SUMMARY:
The Buyer is a key member of the Procurement team, supporting Jackson Family Wines across major direct materials categories, including glass, cork, labels, capsules, screw caps, and corrugated shippers. This role is responsible for negotiating supplier pricing, ensuring material availability, and addressing supplier performance matters. The successful candidate will apply strong analytical capabilities to evaluate spend categories, identify cost-saving opportunities, and advance continuous improvement initiatives. The Buyer will also collaborate closely with Marketing, Creative Services, Quality Management and Production teams on innovation and new product development projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:
- Support the development and implementation of strategic sourcing strategies across a variety of direct material categories
- Contribute to the cost savings objectives of the department
- Create and maintain strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers
- Negotiate pricing and delivery with suppliers on an ongoing basis
- Develop an effective and accurate system for monitoring purchase orders in JD Edwards (ERP)
- Manage supplier performance; customer service, responsiveness, quality and on-time delivery
- Responsible for driving increased value from supplier relationships within category
- Represent Procurement on cross-functional project teams
- Conduct Requests for Information (RFI’s) and Request for Proposals (RFP’s) as needed
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Essential Skills, Experience, and Education
- Minimum 2-5 years Procurement/Supply Chain Management experience
- Bachelor’s Degree, or relevant experience in a similar role
- Proven track record of consistent performance and delivery
- Strong analytical mindset with advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Team player who actively contributes to the department to complete tasks, meet goals and manage projects
- Creative problem solver who generates new ideas, drives solutions and improves processes
- Change seeker who can identify, reframe and execute on continuous improvement opportunities
- Confident and accountable decision maker
- Strong ability to prioritize and focus on delivering business goals
- Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing and successful negotiation strategies
- Proven ability to build effective business relationships
- Strong influencing skills and personal impact to gain credibility quickly with senior stakeholders
- Ability to demonstrate a growth mindset in driving value in cross-functional change projects
WAGE TRANSPARENCY: The annual salary for this role ranges from $70,000 - $90,000. Compensation will be determined by candidate experience, skills, and location.
BENEFITS:
- Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Generous time off including vacation, holidays, and paid health time
- Paid volunteer time
- Learning & Development opportunities
- Modern Health virtual mental health & coaching visits
- Wine discounts!
Jackson Family Wines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on merit and business needs.