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Buyer I

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Buyer I

Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt) $24.65 - $27.26

Position Summary/Objective of job:

The Buyer I is responsible for purchasing and order management for Salt & Straw's scoop shop network. This role works closely with Shop Operations, Logistics, and vendors to make sure shop supplies, operational goods, and retail materials are ordered, tracked, and available to support daily shop operations.

Day-to-day, the Buyer I handles Sysco ordering, processes purchase orders, communicates with shop teams on supply needs, and helps resolve fulfillment issues as they come up. Over time, this role will gain exposure to CKOR and manufacturing purchasing by working alongside the Buyer II — building a strong foundation for growth within the Supply Chain team.

Essential Functions:

  • Own purchasing and replenishment for scoop shop operational supplies, retail materials, and shop goods — monitoring par levels and proactively managing reorder timing

  • Manage Sysco ordering and analyze reporting trends to identify opportunities for improved purchasing efficiency, inventory optimization, and waste reduction

  • Serve as the primary point of communication between Supply Chain and scoop shop teams on supply availability, substitutions, item changes, and day-to-day operational needs

  • Partner with Shop Operations to support new shop openings, seasonal launches, and ongoing shop supply execution.

  • Troubleshoot supply and fulfillment issues impacting scoop shop operations; coordinate resolutions with vendors and distribution partners

  • Create and manage purchase orders in NetSuite; maintain accurate vendor and item records

  • Support inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, and ERP inventory accuracy for shop-related materials

  • Reconcile invoices in partnership with Accounting

  • Support pricing analysis and reporting on shop purchasing trends and variances

  • Assist with supplier onboarding and collection of required quality documentation

  • Support the Buyer II with CKOR and manufacturing purchasing tasks to build exposure to production procurement processes

  • Contribute to ongoing improvements in purchasing and inventory management processes

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Other duties as assigned.