Buyer

Company Overview:Tru Fragrance & Beauty is a team of brand creators, a partner for retailers, and a residency for founders and young beauty brands. We have fifty plus years' experience in the vast fragrance, beauty and wellness space, delivering paramount creative capabilities, category management and logistical excellence. Each year we bring hundreds of innovative, profitable products to market with our diverse retail and brand global partners including Sephora, Target, Ulta, Lake & Skye, Undone Beauty, American Eagle, Urban Outfitters, and Marks & Spencer among others.Our unmatched infrastructure allows us to craft and execute data-driven strategies as unique as each client, providing in-house services within ideation, global operations, retail and brand strategy, brand marketing, data intelligence, e-commerce and funding and portfolio management. Our team of in-house experts are extensions of our retail and brand partners, navigating the ever-evolving industry as one.In addition to headquarters in New York and Chicago, our elite team of over 100 is located in satellite offices in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Boston, Miami, and London.Create opportunity. Produce excellence. Scale smart. Design the future.Position Overview:Title: BuyerLocation: Willowbrook, IllinoisType: Full-time; in-office (flexible to hybrid work schedule after 3-6 months)Compensation: Negotiable (based on experience)We are seeking a seasoned Buyer/Sr. Buyer who is excited to work with dynamic, energetic teams in a fast-paced Fragrance and Beauty industry. This role is instrumental in ensuring that essential components (e.g., Glass, Pumps, Caps) and Finished Goods arrive on-time to support our clients' production and delivery schedules. The Sr. Buyer/Buyer issues and manages purchase orders, tracks their journey from supplier to production facility, and ensures timely delivery. This position demands a highly adaptable, detail-oriented individual with a proactive approach to problem-solving and ensuring seamless production processes. Key Responsibilities:Procurement Management: Issue and manage Purchase Orders for all initial and replenishment needs based on Tru's Sales Forecast and Demand Plan. Track delivery to meet final production requirements as dictated by clients' Purchase Orders.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Internal Supply Chain Teams (e.g., Project Management, Planning, Sourcing and Operations) and External Partners, Freight Brokers and Suppliers both domestic and international. Supply Chain Optimization: Utilize current systems, and recommend new processes for efficient intra-department communication, focusing on early detection of supply chain interruptions and product delivery delays. Cost Optimization: Analyze and identify cost savings through efficient procurement strategies and negotiations, with support from Tru's Sourcing and Vendor Relations teams. Inventory Coordination: Ensure timely availability of components or finished goods with inputs from Demand and Inventory teams adhering to our commitment to Tru's clients. Process Improvement: Conduct audits and reconcile processes within NetSuite and Purchasing Software, Anvyl, and propose improvements for operational efficiency. Reporting and Analysis: Develop and present reports on procurement activities, cost analysis and supplier performance. Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.5-7 years of experience in a Buyer, Procurement Manager, or similar role within Personal Care Products, Consumer Goods, or Food and Beverage industries. A familiarity working with international suppliers located in SE Asia, China, India and the EU. Proficient in NetSuite and/or Purchasing Management Software (e.g., Anvyl, SourceDay), or demonstrates a capability to quickly learn these systems. Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting. Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail and consistent follow-up. Ability to operate effectively under strict deadlines in a dynamic environment driven by customer needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to foster cooperative relationships across the organization. Strong business judgement and ability to develop practical solution to complex problems. A proactive, self-starting attitude with a focus on initiative, accountability and opportunity seeking.

Created: 2025-03-03