Posted:
8/30/2024, 6:36:17 PM
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Business & Strategy
Workplace Type:
Remote
Mission Statement:
We are Black Rifle Coffee Company, a veteran-founded company serving premium, fresh-roasted coffee to people who love America. We have a love for coffee, dogs, the outdoors, America, and most importantly, our customers! We are more than a product and more than a company; we are a culture. A culture full of motivated people who roll up their sleeves and get the job done with integrity, love, innovation, and radical transparency. Join us as we take action on our commitment to provide quality coffee and give back to the veteran and first responder communities and those who support it.
Job Summary
A buyer at Black Rifle Coffee will procure products that are essential for our company’s day-to-day operations. This position reviews prices and quality and ensures optimal stock and inventory levels. Primarily your time will be spent evaluating vendors, updating contracts and preparing reports (e.g. on orders and costs.) For this role, you should have good knowledge of market research, along with solid analytical skills to make sure you are identifying and verifying accuracy of cost. Ultimately, you’ll create and maintain good relationships with key suppliers to ensure merchandise is high quality and delivered on time. In addition to the fore-mentioned responsibilities this position will be the primary support for all Retail Coffee Operations including Cooperate, Franchise and licensed locations.Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
Vendor Research: Identify and research potential vendors to ensure they meet the company's standards for quality, price, and delivery.
Supplier Evaluation: Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers, negotiating contract terms, agreements, and pricing to secure favorable conditions for the company.
Product Development Collaboration: Work closely with the product development team on new product launches, ensuring that all necessary materials and components are sourced efficiently.
Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement strategies to enhance BRCC's strategic sourcing and overall enterprise goals.
Order Management: Track open orders, ensure timely delivery, and manage the creation and maintenance of purchase orders. Monitor stock levels and place orders as needed to ensure optimal inventory levels.
Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality of purchased products meets company standards and aligns with the requirements of the Manufacturing Category.
Reporting: Prepare detailed reports on purchasing activities, including cost analyses and vendor performance metrics. Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities.
Warehouse Coordination: Collaborate with warehouse staff to ensure that all procured goods are stored properly and in accordance with company policies.
Industry Trends: Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and other industry events to stay informed about new trends, products, and suppliers.
Other Duties: Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned by the Senior Buyer or Director of Procurement.
Education and Skill Requirements
Bachelors degree in Business/Supply Chain or equivalent work experience(s) 3-5 years in a Buyer role
Knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (researching, evaluating and liaising with vendors), RFI and RFP
Hands-on experience with purchasing software and ERP implementation
Understanding of sourcing and procurement best practices
Solid analytical skills, with the ability to create financial reports and conduct cost analyses
Negotiation skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Experience in the coffee industry.
Knowledge of retail operations and supply chain best practices.
Fast-paced environment with the potential for tight deadlines.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work/Physical Requirements
Position based remotely
This position may require occasional travel to meet with vendors or visit retail locations.
This is a full-time position and may require long hours and may require weekend and nights work per events
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work
Light to moderate lifting is required
Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate
Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic)
Ability to work in a confined area
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
Other Duties
Travel – Could be related to New Café openings as well as vendor/trade visits
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Website: https://blackriflecoffee.com/
Headquarter Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Employee Count: 251-500
Year Founded: 2014
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt
Industries: Coffee ⋅ Food and Beverage ⋅ Retail