Perry’s is hiring!
We're looking for a tech-savvy, growth-oriented Buyer to join our Supply Chain team. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, this role offers a clear career path to Warehouse/Purchasing Manager within approximately three years, making it an ideal opportunity for someone eager to learn and grow within a dynamic manufacturing environment.  If you’re naturally curious, analytical, and ready to be part of a team that ensures smooth operations from raw materials to finished goods, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the Supply Chain and Production Support team, you’ll be responsible for overseeing purchasing efforts for raw materials and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across planning, scheduling, and inventory control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Order and manage bulk raw materials to meet production needs and inventory targets.
• Monitor shelf life and ensure FIFO practices to minimize spoilage and maintain quality.
• Analyze and manage raw material usage, turns, and on-hand inventory levels.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Execute purchasing orders and maintain accurate ERP system data
• Provide data-driven reports and insights
• Participate in audits, training initiatives, and cross-functional teams
• Support cost-saving strategies through smarter ordering and supplier evaluation.

What We’re Looking For

    Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field (Supply Chain preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, scheduling, or materials management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).

    Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder.
• Detail-oriented and proactive problem solver.
• Adaptable, self-motivated, and eager to grow into leadership.

Why Join Us?

• Career Advancement: Direct path to Warehouse/Purchasing Manager role.
• Team Culture: Collaborative, supportive, and innovative environment.
• Mission-Driven: Help ensure the production of safe, high-quality products.
• Impactful Work: Every purchase you manage contributes to our bottom line and quality standards.

Base salary range $61,00-$65,000 commensurate with relevant skills and experience

Perry's Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Buyer                                       Reports To:  Supply Chain Manager

Dept: Supply Chain                                               Classification:  Salaried-Exempt

GENERAL STATEMENTOF DUTIES: 

Is a core member of the supply chain/ production support division responsible for a large portion of the purchasing efforts for all raw materials. Under the direction of The Supply Chain Manger and directly shadowing alongside the warehouse manager, ensures that all materials used at Perrys are managed and purchased in accordance with quality standards set forth internally and “best in class” supply chain industry standards.  Additionally, supports continuous improvement efforts around material planning and scheduling.  Supports the production of safe, high-quality products and team member safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include, but are not limited to:

• Manage, schedule, review and order bulk raw materials to ensure continuous availability for production on the floor in accordance with inventory level targets and parameters.
• Monitor all raw material shelf life and inventory turns to ensure products are used within dedicated period and good quality and are not wasted. (EX. Raw Mat Spoilage Report)
• Analyze and manage raw materials used in mix and finished goods production. (ex. Inventory Turns, FIFO, On hand stock levels)
• Create, analyze, and distribute reports (ex. Production analysis reports, database management, costing reports etc.)
• Execute “Hard Copy” Process in order to certify production and relieve raw material usage.
• Build a strong relationship with Supply Chain Manager, Master Production Scheduler and Materials Warehouse Manager to assist in the day-to-day activities necessary for positive and efficient production.
• Maintain supplier relationships for raw materials. 
• Work daily with inter departmental leads to find positive solutions to issues from finance all the way to production.
• Handle pricing updates on raw materials on a weekly and monthly basis. Enter those updates into CIMPRO ERP and advise Supply Chain and Finance leadership of them.
• Manage contracted pricing and purchase orders according to terms with market value supplier.
• Create and manage purchasing orders.
• Evaluate new suppliers that will be onboarded, along with R&D to ensure that our supplier is meeting all necessary standards set forth by PIC.
• Create and manage supplier scorecard to be reviewed with SCM and Director of SCM on an annual basis to determine future direction and pinch points.
• Translate overarching departmental goals into attainable monthly tasks and execute cost saving goals through order patterns and inventory management.
• Participate as the representative for the Supply Chain Group in mock-recalls and audits with quality team to ensure full visibility in the production process and ability to meet governing entities standards.
• Participate in cross-functional teams as Supply Chain representative as assigned.  Examples would include corporate communications, Perry’s Sustainability Team, good Stuff Crew, etc.
• Assist in the development of training and documentation of processes. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business, preference in Supply Chain.
• Minimum 2 yrs. experience in manufacturing/ scheduling and or experience in materials management or understanding of this process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
• Experience with ERP’s ex. SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics etc. preferred.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize, and organize objectives, and targets to meet deadlines.
• Ability to think ahead and plan short- and long-term goals.
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective in negotiation of pricing and service levels
• Problem-solving skills, specifically for customer delays, quality issues and inventory management.
• Willingness for ongoing learning and ownership of various supply chain tasks and responsibilities
• Self-motivated individual with an appetite for career growth.